Program Director-Mental Health Services

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Program Director-Mental Health Services to lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in the assigned area. The role directs services and training for mental health professionals and trainees, aligning with the medical center's mission and any grant-supported initiatives.

The position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and five years of relevant experience, with licensure options including LPC,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related behavioral health field is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in mental and behavioral health services required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs and lead collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs operations and delivery of patient care within budgetary and staffing guidelines.
• Ensures care delivery aligns with standards and evidence-based practice.
• Mentors, trains, and coaches staff; collaborates with hospital education to meet training needs.
• Provides patient services as assigned and uses feedback to improve quality of care.
• Serves on committees to improve patient care and outcomes; supports research activities within the clinic.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

## Program Director-Mental Health ServicesApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: R00053834Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## 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 & AbilitiesKnowledge 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).