Director of Clinical Services

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin.  Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces.  We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning. 

Website: www.meridell.com

The Director of Clinical Services provides leadership and strategic planning of the clinical services and programs offered at the facility, ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility's performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, and development and implementation of clinical treatment programs. Provides direct supervision for clinical and recreational therapists.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• 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/Training: 

• Master's degree in social work, Clinical Psychology or related field.

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting with child and adolescent populations including experience in program development and implementation.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising and coaching clinical staff.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current State of Texas license as a LCSW or LPC required
• Licensed as Child Care Administrator under TDFPS.

• Current driver license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission regulations and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information. 

EEO Statement 

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