Director of Military and Veterans Program - Licensed (LPC, LMSW or LCSW)

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.

Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

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Position Summary:

The Director of Military and Veteran Services is responsible for directing and overseeing the therapeutic activities of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and facility policy, goals, and objectives. The Director is responsible for oversight of daily operations, groups, and activities. Director contributes to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and quality improvement efforts, while providing therapeutic support to the program therapists. The Director will collaborate with the House Supervisors, Charge RNs, and unit nursing staff to ensure that quality care is being provided to the patients.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Represent the Military and Veterans Program at the executive level and in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Medical Director to plan, develop, and implement the organized military services program.
• Maintain an awareness of community and market-related activities which includes knowledge of activities of other providers, and the political climate related to mental health.
• Develop and organize programs of clinical services based on needs of military population.
• Provide a broad vision in the development of programs and the evaluation of current services
  offered.

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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s Degree specializing in social work or a clinical related mental health area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility required.

Licensure: Current LPC, LMSW, LCSW license issued by the State of Texas.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Management of Aggressive Behavior training during orientation week. Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, DSHS, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements required. Preference will be given to candidates that have previous military experience or veteran status.

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