Assistant Clinical Director

We are currently seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to join our professional team! 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.

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.

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 Participates in the Administration On-Call (AOC) rotation, providing leadership, guidance, and support for operational and clinical issues during assigned coverage periods.

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 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. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related social services field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with emotionally disturbed individuals preferred; experience in a residential juvenile treatment setting, including juvenile sexual behavior treatment programs, strongly preferred. Familiarity with risk assessment