Responsibilities Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 5–17, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.
If you would like to know more about the Director of Residential Services position, please email Steven Rioux, Human Resource Generalist at We are seeking a Director of Residential Services who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the youth and adolescents we serve. The ideal candidate is highly flexible, organized, and a forward-thinking leader with experience working with youth and adolescents, preferably in a behavioral health residential setting. The Director of Residential Services is responsible for providing overall leadership of the daily operations of the residential program.
This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off Free meals Position Responsibilities: Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages residential programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost- effective manner. Assists to administer budget, financial capital projects, long-range objectives, programming development, and all staff requirements. Assists to administer policies and procedures of organization to meet and comply with regulatory agencies on required periodic basis. Monitor daily operations of facility via on-site supervision and delegation of duties to facility staff. Assists to prepare periodic reports of facility operation and maintains facility records. Assists to develop and implement specific programs, in accordance with organization's policies, to benefit the residents. 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 were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
Master's level prepared Therapist with three (3) years experience in a residential setting or Master in related field preferred or; Minimum BS/BA and 3 years experience working with children/adolescents or; Five (5) years supervisory experience and four (4) years related experience with children/adolescents; must have at least one year college credits be in degree seeking program and willing to pursue degree within six (6) months of hire Experience in a residential setting preferred 21 years of age, with a valid drivers license Flexible schedule EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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