DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Director of Clinical Services

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Clinical Services to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

Available Shifts : Monday - Friday day shift

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for a variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN.

We are dedicated to care for the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Position Summary : The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing services within a behavioral health setting. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based psychiatric care. This person manages nursing operations, supports staff development, and collaborates with medical and administrative leadership to optimize patient outcomes & overall patient experience.

Job Duties :

• Oversee daily nursing operations (assessments, medication administration, health screenings, & nursing care plans) to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and timely communication within regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness standards.
• Work closely & collaborate with Medical Director, Therapists, and other leadership to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically appropriate care.

Benefit Highlights :

Tuition reimbursement, up to $5250 annually, including four certificate / license-related classes

YMCA membership discount

Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon

Identity Protection & Legal Plans

Family Planning Building Educational Resource

Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!

Employee discount program

HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

Short & Long-term Disability

Personal Accident, Life & Dependent Life Insurance

Pet insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

401(K) & Roth with company match, discounted stock plan

Work Locations : Kouts, IN (main campus), Valparaiso, IN (5th unit)

About Universal Health Services :

One of the nations 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 Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas 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

Nursing Director Requirements :

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school is required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school is preferred.

Indiana RN license is required.

Minimum of five years experience working in behavioral health field required.

Two years of supervisory experience required.

Must be 21 years old.

EEO Statement

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

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