As one of the nation’s largest full continuum service providers for youth who struggle with a variety of social, emotional, trauma induced experience and behavioral difficulties, Hermitage Hall has a staff of highly trained staff of professionals who work with residents.
- The clinical department is made up of licensed professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers – all of whom hold a minimum of a Masters degree in their area of expertise.
- Three physicians and one registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) – all licensed in their specialties -- work under contract to provide medical services at Hermitage Hall. The medical team includes a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Board Certified Psychiatrist. One of the psychiatrists and the ARNP are on staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Each of the 9 teachers in the education department is certified in Special Education or in the process of obtaining certification.
- Finally, many members of the executive management team also
hold degrees in higher education, including master’s and
doctoral degrees. All of Hermitage Hall’s staff work closely
with referral sources, families and the young men served by
Hermitage Hall to ensure the most appropriate placement and
adjustment into treatment.
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Director of Clinical Services. With more than 25 years of experience
in behavioral healthcare, Mr. Shagawat offers a diverse background
in direct practice, clinical consultation, program development, and
professional leadership. Prior to moving to Tennessee, Mr. Shagawat
has practiced in multiple states, in a variety of setting including
outpatient, partial hospitalization, acute care, and residential
treatment. He is well versed in evidence-based practices and offers
extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of youth with
sexual behavior problems. Additionally, Mr. Shagawat is trained in
critical incident stress debriefing which has enabled him to respond
to a number of critical incidents including for the United States
Secret Service following the September 11th tragedy. Mr. Shagawat’s
formal training includes a BSW degree from Mansfield University and
a MSW degree from Rutgers University. Over the years he has been
further awarded with Recognition of Superior Accomplishments, Team
Work, President’s Recognition with Appreciation, and the Executives
Director’s Award.
Leonard brings years of experience as a public
accountant, financial analyst and corporate accountant to his
position. Between 1999 and 2005, he was a senior staff accountant
for a CPA firm in Jacksonville, Florida, an accountant for LifeTrust
America Inc., in Franklin, Tennessee, and a financial analyst for
Tractor Supply Co. in Brentwood, Tennessee. In 2005, Mr. Leonard
joined Universal Health Services, parent company of Hermitage Hall,
as a senior staff accountant in Nashville and was promoted to
regional financial manager in 2007. He was named CFO of Hermitage
Hall in April of 2008. Mr. Leonard has served in the U.S. Navy and
the Naval Reserve since 1988 and currently is Leading Chief Petty
Officer/RIA Staff Chief, responsible for managing and directing the
career development program for five units with 150 personnel. He
earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of
North Florida and his master of business administration degree from
Middle Tennessee State University.