Assistant Clinical Director

UHS•Nashville, TN

13d

About The Position

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. Website: https://hermitagehall.com/ We are currently looking for an Assistant Clinical Director to join our team of dedicated professionals. This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Clinical Director will assist the development and management of clinical services through supervision of Clinical Department, and Testing and Assessment Services. Assists in the oversight of appropriate development and implementation of individual treatment planning, and appropriate discharge planning for residents. Assists in supervision of assessment and evaluation services. Assists in Coordinating and facilitating clinical meetings.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in the social services field.
Minimum of two years experience working with emotionally disturbed individuals preferred, and preferably in a residential juvenile sex offender setting.
Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy preferred.
Knowledge of risk assessment, community reintegration, family therapy, family education and family needs assessment preferred.
Experience in treatment planning preferred.
Must have ability to communicate positively and effectively with residents, families, staff and outside agencies.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team with regard to time management, timeliness, paperwork / documentation requirements and specific job duties.
Licensed Psychologist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor or licensed in a related social science.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skill in counseling, interviewing, and assisting residents during individual sessions
Demonstrates group therapy skills
Demonstrates ability to engage families as evident by active participation and establishing mutual goals.
Does everything within the therapist’s control to be successful in discharging residents by projected discharge date.
Schedules and conducts individual therapy with each resident.
Plans and leads therapy group as scheduled by the program.
Conducts family therapy, as indicated in treatment planning and contract requirements, until resident is discharged from residential treatment.
Demonstrates understanding of human sexuality and sex offender dynamics, as well as skill in discussing sexual issues with residents without embarrassment.
Develops a therapeutic relationship (empathic, caring, supportive) with each resident while maintaining role as an appropriate authority figure