Director of Clinical Services

We are currently looking for a Director of Clinical Services to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and oversight for clinical services through the supervision of the Clinical Department and Testing and Assessment Services. Directs the development, implementation, and management of individualized treatment plans and comprehensive discharge planning for residents. Oversees assessment and evaluation services to ensure quality, compliance, and effective treatment outcomes. Coordinates and facilitates clinical team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Serves as an active member of the Executive Committee, Discharge Planning Committee, Patient Safety Committee, Peer Review Committee, Environment of Care/Safety and Health Committee, Performance Improvement Committee, and other assigned Quality Assurance and CARF-related committees. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives across the organization.

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates staff training and professional development programs related to the treatment of sexually abusive youth and other clinical service functions.
• Ensures that the therapists and other positions supervised are filled by competent individuals who meet all criteria set forth by Hermitage Hall and its Contract and licensure and accrediting requirements.
• Assists clinical department in development of treatment modules and worksheets for use in execution of treatment plans.
• Provides crisis intervention when appropriate and provides follow-up (e.g. develops individual and group interventions, evaluate residents for hospitalization)
• Participates in the Administration On-Call (AOC) rotation, providing leadership, guidance, and support for operational and clinical issues during assigned coverage periods.

 Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment  
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off  
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans  
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program   
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!  
• Pet Insurance 
• Free meal per shift
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com  

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Education and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in social work or a related psychology field
• Minimum three years experience providing therapy services, preferably with emotionally and/or behaviorally disturbed adolescents.
• One year experience providing clinical supervision is required
• One year experience in psychosexual, psychological and psycho-educational evaluation, preferably with children and adolescents
• One year experience working with sex offenders is preferred and working in a residential treatment setting for one year is also preferred.
• Must be very familiar with treatment planning and working in a managed care environment

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Must be at least 21 years of age.

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