Director of Behavioral Services

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Health plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The Hughes Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Director of Behavioral Services to lead patient care teams and supervise ASD/ABA programs for youth in a structured residential setting.

Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring therapeutic group engagement, and directing a research-based continuum of care aimed at reintegrating youths into their homes and communities. Experience in hospital settings and prior management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate preferred in ABA / related human services field.
• At least 5 years leading programs for youth with ASD or related neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Experience in hospital setting and prior management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, educate, and evaluate all patient care providers in ASD/ABA/behavior management.
• Oversee daily programmatic structure of patient care units and ensure active engagement in therapeutic groups.
• Design and direct a scientific, research-based continuum of care for reintegration to family/community.

Skills

Leadership

ASD/ABA knowledge

Program management

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis / Special Education / Clinical Psychology / related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Hughes Center is a highly-structured psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Hughes Center also provides private, community-based educational services. We provide both individualized and holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. We utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment (and educational) interventions with the intent to increase each youth’s level of functional independence. Our team also works diligently to address or manage medical conditions and challenging behaviors that are often associated with individuals who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. We challenge our residents to adapt to and apply learned skills within new environments and situations, and to maintain functional use of these skills when they return to their homes or other community-based settings.

Visit us online: www.thehughescenter.com

The Director of Behavioral Services reports to the CEO and is responsible to train, educate, and evaluate all patient care providers in the areas of ASD/ABA/behavior management. The Director oversees the daily programmatic structure of the patient care units, ensuring all patients are actively engaged in therapeutic groups and daily tasks. The Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The Director will lead The Hughes Center and its staff by designing, implementing, and directing a scientific, research based continuum of care that leads to measurable outcomes and the successful reintegration of each patient to their family / community. The treatment program will incorporate behavioral, developmental, educational, psychological, related services, and pharmacologically based interventions aimed to change a patient’s behaviors by working on their communicative, cognitive, sensory, and social skills in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services and Medical staff. The Director coordinates therapeutic incentive programs to ensure an individualized treatment approach for each patient. The Director serves as a Trauma Informed Care Champion for the facility.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 99,000 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Doctorate degree preferred in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, or related Human Services field. At least 5 years of experience providing services and leadership to programs serving children and adolescents with ASD or related neurodevelopmental disabilities, preferably with persons with significant behavioral challenges, and in a hospital setting. Previous management experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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