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Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning. Website: www.meridell.com Position Summary: The UPM is a front-line, supervisory opportunity with responsibility for oversight and direction of the direct patient care for our patient residents. The UPM will oversee the day-to-day operations of a 20-25 bed unit in a 24/7 residential treatment facility. This role will ensure appropriate staffing, employee engagement, retention, and the upkeep of the unit all while providing high-quality care to the children or adolescent patients in a therapeutic setting. The UPM will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for both staff and patients. The UPM ensures the safety and well-being of the residents while supporting the therapeutic milieu. Benefits for our staff include: 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 Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training: High School school diploma required. Bachelor's preferred. One to three (1-3) years of experience.

Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic interventions and behavioral health practices. Willingness to engage in physical holds/restraints, as necessary to ensure patient and staff safety. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills. Willingness to adhere to regulatory standards for ratio purposes on the unit. Able to resolve conflict between staff on assigned unit (s) and able to navigate conflict successfully with other leadership members. Skilled in time management, task prioritization and organization of duties. Skills in the development and provision of staff training curriculum, particularly related to behavioral management, milieu management and risk assessments and management. General knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, group process and dynamics, system dynamics and crisis intervention. Licensure/Certification: Current driver license. Knowledge and Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills. Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information. Demonstrate effective organization. Develop and