THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Oak Plains Academy; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Free meals

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, located near Ashland City, Tennessee, seeks a Clinical Therapist (MA/MSW) to oversee therapeutic services for a resident caseload in a structured residential program. You will coordinate master treatment and discharge plans with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in social work/clinical field, Tennessee licensure or eligibility, and 1–2 years of youth therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work/clinical services field from an accredited college or university required.
• One to two years experience working with youth with emotional and/or behavioral diagnosis, required.
• Licensed by the State of Tennessee in social work or related field, as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure track in social work or related field acceptable.
• Required 21 years of age.
• Valid Drivers license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee therapeutic services provided to a caseload of residents.
• Act as treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Work with the Department of Child Services on child family team meetings and court hearings.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned residents as required by contractual and licensure obligations.
• Participate in subsequent treatment planning, risk management assessment and aftercare / discharge planning.
• Actively communicate with staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to residents and their family members.

Skills

Youth therapy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work/clinical services

Licensed in TN (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) preferred

Job description

Clinical Therapist (MA/MSW)

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, 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. Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/ The Clinical Therapist will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of residents. This individual will act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each resident. The individual is required to work with the Department of Child Services with regards to child family team meetings and court hearings. Along with completing appropriate documentations. They will provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned residents at Oak Plains Academy as required by contractual and licensure obligations. They will also participate in subsequent treatment planning, risk management assessment and aftercare / discharge planning. They will actively communicate with staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to residents and their family members / caregivers / placement options.

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
• 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 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

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work/clinical services field from an accredited college or university required.
• One to two years experience working with youth with emotional and/or behavioral diagnosis, required.
• Licensed by the State of Tennessee in social work or related field, as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure track in social work or related field acceptable.
• Required 21 years of age.
• Valid Drivers license in good standing.

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