Executive Director

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services is seeking an Executive Director to drive the organization’s mission and vision. You will lead a team of professionals, oversee the annual operations plan and budget, and ensure strong day-to-day leadership across regions.

This role partners with the Clinical Director, Compliance Officer and staff to develop programs, manage licensure and contracts, and steer strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree (master's level or above) with at least 3 full-time years of admin experience in services related to mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or substance use.
• Bachelor's degree with at least seven years of full-time administrative experience in services related to mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or substance use.
• LPC, LCSW or LMFT licensure in Mississippi preferred.
• Strong background in strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrated success in business development.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget; lead the performance management process and provide strong day-to-day leadership across staff.
• Partner with Clinical Director, Compliance Officer and staff to ensure IT, quality improvement, and corporate communications are functioning appropriately.
• Review services offered and develop new programs as needs emerge.
• Oversee licensure, human rights, personnel, finance, and contracts, directly or through staff oversight.
• Inform the Board of Directors of program issues and accomplishments.
• Lead strategic planning and implement new processes and approaches to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budget oversight

Project management

Communication

Business development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Graduate degree (Master's or higher)

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years admin experience

LPC/LCSW/LMFT license (Mississippi)

Job description

Job Overview

As the Executive Director, you will be the driving force behind our organization’s mission and vision. You will lead with passion and purpose, inspiring a team of dedicated professionals while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Your strategic mindset will guide our initiatives, ensuring we achieve our goals while adapting to the ever-evolving landscape. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact and steer our organization toward a bright future!

What you’ll do

• Serve as internal leader of the organization by coordinating the annual operations plan and budget; leading the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the agency; and providing for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence, bridging regional operations and supporting an open-door policy among all staff
• Partner with the Clinical Director, the Compliance Officer and all other staff to ensure these areas and the areas of information technology, quality improvement, and corporate communications are functioning appropriately.
• Review on an ongoing basis services being offered and work with the Clinical Director to develop new programs as needs emerge.
• Responsible for all activities pertaining to licensure, human rights, personnel, finance, and contracts, either directly or through appointing staff and providing oversight.
• Inform the Board of Directors of all program issues and accomplishments.
• Responsible for all program planning, organizing, operating and staffing, through direct implementation or supervision of assigned staff.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and managing the program aspects of the annual budget in conjunction with the board of directors.
• Prepare and submit an annual operational budget to the Board of Directors for review and approval, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Ensure the continued financial viability of Mississippi Behavioral Health Services program through sound fiscal management. Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic planning processes.
• Responsible for ensuring that all services are in compliance with all federal, state, funding, and city regulations, certifications and licensing requirements.
• Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process throughout the program and service areas, focusing on systems/process improvement. Promote regular and ongoing opportunities for all staff to give feedback on program operations.
• Ensure all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Mississippi Behavioral Health Services.
• Working in partnership with the board of directors and other corporate leadership, create the strategic plans and implement new processes and approaches to achieve it.
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined and assigned by the Board of Directors.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, including community partners, and staff, to foster collaboration and support.
• Oversee business development efforts to identify new opportunities and expand our reach within the community.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of ethical governance.

Basic qualifications

• Graduate level degree (master's level or above) and at least 3 full-time years of administrative experience in services related to mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or substance use; OR
• Bachelor's degree, with at least seven years of full-time administrative experience in services related to mental health, intellectual/development disabilities, or substance use
• LPC, LCSW or LMFT licensure in the state of Mississippi preferred
• Strong background in strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrated success in business development
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance