Program Director-Mental Health Services

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SOM-Peds-CAY Care Team in Mississippi seeks a Program Director for Mental Health Services to lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the Center for Advancement of Youth. The role includes managing professionals and trainees and supporting grant- or research-related projects in mental health services.

The candidate will oversee operations, ensure evidence-based practice, mentor staff, and drive quality improvements while coordinating with hospital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Five (5) years of experience in mental and behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations and delivery of patient care within the assigned area.
• Ensure care aligns with regulatory standards and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor, train, and coach staff and collaborate with education to meet training needs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in committees.
• Support research activities within the clinic and ensure appropriate staffing.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00053834

Job Category:

Clinician

Organization:

SOM-Peds-CAY Care Team

Location/s:

Center for Advancement of Youth

Job Title:

Program Director-Mental Health Services

Job Summary:

To lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and related activities within the assigned area. To manage, direct, and provide services and training experiences for mental health-related professionals and trainees in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. To support implementation of grant-supported or research projects related to mental health services.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field and five (5) years of experience in mental and behavioral health services required. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs, lead collaborative teams, deliver evidence-based care, and work within a school, hospital, clinic, or community-based setting is essential.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist, or other related licensed mental health provider in the state of Mississippi.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs the operations and delivery of patient care within the assigned area(s) in accordance with budgetary and staffing guidelines.
• Ensures that patient care is delivered in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards and evidence-based practice.
• Participates in the development of quality improvement programs. Mentors, trains, and coaches staff within assigned area and collaborates with the department of hospital education to meet identified education/training needs of staff.
• Provides patient services as assigned.
• Uses feedback from patients and staff and other quality indicators to improve and promote quality patient care.
• Serves on at least one committee to improve patient care or work areas. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Facilitates execution of research conducted within the clinic.
• Ensures that assigned area or unit is properly and efficiently staffed for quality patient care delivery.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Posting Date:

10/7/2026