Director of Clinical Services

UHS•Nashville, TN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Must be very familiar with treatment planning and working in a managed care environment
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with sex offenders is preferred
working in a residential treatment setting for one year is also preferred.

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.