TEAM LEADER

Oak Plains Academy (a UHS company)

Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy offers psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 5-17, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. The Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball.

We are currently looking for an TEAM LEADER to join our team of dedicated professionals. The ideal candidate will be patient, accepting, and compassionate and have a true desire to help children. The candidate is someone who can adhere to strict guidelines for our policies regarding supervision of the youth in our care. There will be times when overtime is required and we are seeking someone who can adapt to flexible schedules and is passionate about helping youth with mental health and behavioral problems.

The Team Leader's role includes providing guidance and leadership to our Mental Health Associates to ensure programming is executed as intended and staff are demonstrating quality resident care. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Oak Plain Academy's policies and procedures. Ensures that staff are following and implementing the program and unit schedules. Participates in interviewing, training, and identifying opportunities to improve employees' skill base. Participates in setting standards for and appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems, de-escalation of residents including identifying and implementing actions that reduce physical holds of residents. Must understand, practice and support the 3 Service Excellence standards to foster a positive working environment.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• 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. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in psychology, or related field preferred
• MINIMUM G.E.D/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA plus at least 2 years experience in a residential behavioral health setting working with youth/adolescents.
• Professional Certification Preferred
• 21 years of age, with a valid state Driver License
• Flexible schedule
• This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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