MILITARY PROGRAM MANAGER

Universal Health Services

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Universal Health Services in the United States seeks a Military Program Manager to provide operational and clinical leadership for the 28-day Military Behavioral Health Recovery System. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, liaise with clinical services, nursing, and leadership, and ensure evidence-based trauma-informed care for service members, veterans, and first responders.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a clinical field, 5+ years in behavioral health, and 3+ years in leadership,

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or MFT).
  • Minimum five years behavioral health experience.
  • Minimum three years leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in Military Behavioral Health, PTSD treatment, trauma-informed care.
  • Knowledge of military culture and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily clinical operations for the 28-day military program unit.
  • Ensure adherence to evidence-based curricula and treatment fidelity.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and documentation.
  • Lead curriculum implementation and program development initiatives.
  • Foster military culture integration and staff education.
  • Supervise program clinicians and participate in performance reviews.
  • Monitor clinical indicators, patient satisfaction, and regulatory readiness.
  • Support outreach, referral development and community-military relations.

Skills

Emotional intelligence
Leadership
Communication
Strategic thinking
Program evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work
Master's degree in Counseling
Master's degree in Psychology
Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; 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

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

Qualifications

The Military Program Manager provides operational and clinical leadership for the Military Behavioral Health Recovery Program. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, quality oversight, and continuous improvement of the 28-day Military Behavioral Health Recovery System, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care for Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists, First Responders, and eligible military beneficiaries.

The Program Manager leads an interdisciplinary team and serves as the primary liaison between clinical services, nursing, medical staff, recreational therapy, case management, business development, military commands (when appropriate), and executive leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Operations
  • * Oversee daily operations of the military unit.
  • * Ensure consistent implementation of the Evidence Based curriculum.
  • * Maintain treatment fidelity to program standards.
  • * Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
  • * Monitor patient progress throughout the 28-day program.
  • * Ensure timely completion of documentation and treatment plans.
  • * Support patient engagement and program completion.
Program Development
  • * Maintain the integrity of the military program.
  • * Coordinate weekly schedules.
  • * Oversee curriculum implementation.
  • * Ensure evidence-based practices are integrated into treatment.
  • * Collaborate on new program initiatives.
  • * Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements.
Military Culture Integration
  • * Promote military cultural competence across disciplines.
  • * Educate staff regarding military structure, terminology, and operational stress.
  • * Foster an environment of respect for military service.
  • * Coordinate military-specific psychoeducational programming.
  • * Ensure programming addresses transition, identity, resilience, and reintegration.
Leadership
  • * Supervise military program clinicians.
  • * Provide coaching and performance feedback.
  • * Conduct regular staff meetings.
  • * Promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • * Assist with recruitment and onboarding.
  • * Participate in performance evaluations.
Quality Improvement
  • * Monitor key clinical indicators.
  • * Review patient satisfaction.
  • * Participate in Joint Commission readiness activities.
  • * Support CMS and TRICARE compliance.
  • * Prepare monthly program reports.
Community & Military Relations
  • * Collaborate with Business Development.
  • * Support referral development.
  • * Participate in military outreach.
  • * Coordinate family programming.
  • * Assist with command communication when appropriate and authorized.
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in:

  • * Social Work
  • * Counseling
  • * Psychology
  • * Marriage and Family Therapy
Current unrestricted North Carolina license preferred:
  • * LCSW
  • * LCMHC
  • * LMFT
  • * Licensed Psychologist
Experience

Minimum five years behavioral health experience.

Minimum three years leadership experience preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following:
  • * Military Behavioral Health
  • * PTSD treatment
  • * Trauma-informed care
  • * Inpatient Psychiatry
  • * Partial Hospitalization
  • * Intensive Outpatient Programs
Preferred experience working with:
  • * Active Duty Service Members
  • * Veterans
  • * Military Families
  • * Special Operations
  • * First Responders
Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • * Military culture
  • * Trauma-informed care
  • * PTSD
  • * Suicide prevention
  • * CBT
  • * ACT
  • * CPT
  • * Prolonged Exposure
  • * Motivational Interviewing
  • * Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care
Leadership Competencies
  • * Emotional Intelligence
  • * Clinical Leadership
  • * Team Development
  • * Strategic Thinking
  • * Program Evaluation
  • * Communication
  • * Conflict Resolution
  • * Innovation
  • * Organizational Skills
Performance Expectations
  • * Maintain resilience and recovery program fidelity
  • * Achieve patient engagement goals
  • * Improve patient satisfaction
  • * Maintain regulatory compliance
  • * Support excellent clinical outcomes
  • * Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
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