Assistant Director of Clinical Operations

Assistant Director of Clinical Operations

Job no: 509930
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 410400 - Student Counseling Services
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Oct 29 2025

The Assistant Director for Clinical Operations is responsible for overseeing and coordinating crisis response and the hospitalization protocol/procedure, facilitating clinical meetings, serving as the first administrator to respond to crisis calls as needed, and providing and facilitating crisis assessment. The Assistant Director for Clinical Operations provides supervision to trainees and the Triage Coordinator. This position reports to the Director of Student Counseling Services in the Division of Student Affairs and is a 12‑month position.

The Assistant Director of Clinical Operations supervises trainees and the Triage Coordinator.

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Five years of clinical experience.

• Master of Clinical Mental Health or a related field.
• Ability to be licensed as a clinical supervisor in the State of Mississippi.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and serving in a clinical consultative role.

• Experience in working with crisis assessment.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally.
• Knowledge and adherence to ethical standards endorsed by licensing professional organization.
• Ability to provide leadership and maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced work environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Work is performed primarily in a temperature‑controlled indoor facility.
• Job frequently requires sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Job occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, or balancing; stooping, kneeling/crouching/crawling; handling objects with hands, and lifting 25 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

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Applicants must apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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For questions regarding equal opportunity programs or compliance, contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, . For policy‑related questions, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at  or adatate.edu.

Oct 29 2025 Central Daylight Time

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