THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Oak Plains Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Free Meals

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy is a 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric services to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. The Clinical Therapist oversees therapeutic services, coordinates treatment and discharge plans, and conducts individual, group, and family therapy under licensure requirements.

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

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 the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of residents.
• Act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team in development and implementation of the master treatment plan and discharge plan.
• Work with the Department of Child Services regarding 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.
• Communicate with staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to residents and their family members / caregivers / placement options.

Education

Master’s Degree in social work/clinical services field

Job description

Responsibilities

Clinical Therapist (MA/MSW)

Oak Plains Academyis 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/

TheClinical Therapistwill 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 fieldfrom an accredited college or universityrequired.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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