DIRECTOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES (LMS, LCSW, LPC)

Gulfport Behavioral Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, seeks an Outpatient Program Director to lead outpatient services, ensuring program quality and fiscal stewardship. The role oversees staff, develops services to meet community needs, and requires a Master's in social work or related field with licensure in Mississippi.

Join a hospital network within Universal Health Services focused on patient care, ongoing education, and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or clinical mental health field.
• Three years' experience in psychiatric health care facility or PHP/IOP program.
• LCSW, LMSW or LPC license to practice in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision for Outpatient Services staff.
• Develop and administer a comprehensive system of outpatient services to meet community needs.
• Ensure overall quality and fiscal management of the Outpatient services program.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or clinical mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Located on the beautiful MS Gulf Coast Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult, substance abuse, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for those seeking treatment for mental illness and substance abuse treatment.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary

The Outpatient Program Director provides administrative and clinical supervision for Outpatient Services staff. Develops and administers a comprehensive system of outpatient services that respond to the community's needs and support the organization's overall mission, philosophy, and goals. The Director is responsible for the overall quality and fiscal management of the Outpatient services program.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Prefer three (3) years' experience and in a psychiatric health care facility or PHP/IOP progrm with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Licensure: LCSW, LMSW or LPC license to practice in the State of Mississippi required.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or [e-mail]

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.

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