PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR - 09012026-80533

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time09/01/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/07/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,647.00 - $9,005.00Salary (Annually)$67,764.00 - $108,060.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentMental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position is located at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a social or behavioral science field and experience equivalent to three years of professional administrative program services work and/or supervisory work in a behavioral health program, of which one year must be in an in-patient setting.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Any professional administrative program services and/or behavioral health experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

Overview

An employee in this class is responsible for administrative program and supervisory work of considerable difficulty at an in-patient psychiatric hospital. An incumbent of this classification directs a program (e.g., Peer Support Specialist Program, Forensic Services Program, Treatment Rehabilitation, Admissions) at a state inpatient psychiatric hospital and supervises all professional and sub-professional staff assigned to the program. Performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

1. Directs program employees and program requirements in a specific program at a Regional Mental Health Institute (RMHI). Programs may include the following: Forensic Services; Treatment Mall/Treatment Rehabilitation; Admissions; Treatment Planning.

2. Coordinates with patient's care team including nurses, physicians, social workers, etc., to ensure they are aware of any potential obstacles or challenges.

3. Chairs meetings of the interdisciplinary Treatment Committee to foster clear communication and collaboration between all disciplines involved in patient treatment.

4. Communicates pertinent information to team members such as upcoming admissions, safety concerns, availability of training/educational opportunities, and reminders about safety and security practices.

5. Participates in the development of standardized RMHI practices, policies, and procedures.

6. Ensures the program environment meets Joint Commission and CMS Standards.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus
• Manages Conflict
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges

• Administration and Management
• Psychology
• Therapy and Counseling

Skills

• Writing
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Complex Problem Solving

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Deductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Inductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic Record Keeping System
• Time Clock/Timekeeping System
• Telephone
• Personal Computer/Laptop
• Printer

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.