Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description:

The Director of Clinical Services provides direct supervision to all Clinical Services staff. Oversees the development and implementation of the clinical programs across the continuum of care; develops and revises program descriptions, patient/parent handbooks and oversees the clinical services provided in foster care. Reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations to senior leadership for change. As a member of the management team, the Director of Clinical Services assists in the achievement of organizational objectives regarding patient care, attainment of operational and financial goals and participates in the promotion of services within the community.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Treatment
Professional Collaboration
Personnel Management and Staffing
Patient Care Standards
Clinical Leadership
Continuous Quality Improvement

The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in the field of mental health required.

Experience:

Minimum five years in advanced clinical and supervisory experience with child and adolescent populations in a residential care setting required.

License/Certification:

Current licensure in the state of Virginia required. Valid state license in Social Work / LCSW or Counseling / LPC

Skills:

Excellent communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships, inter-departmentally, intra-departmentally, and with the clinical staff. Demonstrates the ability to organize, delegate and role model manage the Clinical Services Team. Must be eligible to provide clinical supervisor towards license. Must have ability to communicate in both oral and written form and in a clean and concise manner.

Physical Requirements:

Work is mentally demanding. Moderate walking, standing, and sitting. Must be able to safely engage in physical interventions. Must be 21 years old or older.

EEO Statement:

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