PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR - 09012026-80533

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/01/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $9,005.00

Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $108,060.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Chattanooga, TN

Department Mental 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

• 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.
• Coordinates with patient's care team including nurses, physicians, social workers, etc., to ensure they are aware of any potential obstacles or challenges.
• Chairs meetings of the interdisciplinary Treatment Committee to foster clear communication and collaboration between all disciplines involved in patient treatment.
• Communicates pertinent information to team members such as upcoming admissions, safety concerns, availability of training/educational opportunities, and reminders about safety and security practices.
• Participates in the development of standardized RMHI practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.