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Program Coordinator for the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Coordinator for the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Psychology

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date September 30, 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator will work in the USM Center for Behavioral Health coordinating the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program. The SOAR Program is a new addition of specialty services in the CBH which is targeted to identify and treat Mississippians at risk for developing psychosis or experiencing early psychosis. The Program Coordinator will be directly responsible for day-to-day operation and management of the SOAR program. For candidates with professional licensure, there may be opportunities to provide clinical services to SOAR program clients. The Program Coordinator is a grant-funded position through the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA; award number H79SM089799).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Coordinates the onboarding and training of new staff and graduate assistants in the daily operations of the SOAR program, as well as supports ongoing training and professional development of program staff.

+ Works closely with the Project Director, CBH Director, and program staff to implement and refine infrastructure for the SOAR Program, including but not limited to maintenance of waitlist(s), formalizing relationships with other agencies through meetings and development of memoranda of understanding/agreement, supporting staff needs and problem-solving, and assisting in leading weekly team meetings.

+ Leads the management of client waitlists and program enrollment, including regular monitoring of waitlists, coordinating program referrals and consultations, auditing client files, and overseeing that SOAR procedures for screening, referral, and enrollment are utilized.

+ Tracks and reports data on program performance based on grant metrics as determined by the funding agency for quarterly and annual reporting, and coordinates with relevant team members (such as the Outreach Coordinator and Program Evaluator) in the effective and accurate tracking/documenting of said metrics.

+ Coordinates SOAR Program efforts with team members at the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Mississippi State University, and Open Up Mississippi.

+ Assists in the financial documentation and reporting of grant activities as required by the funding agency.

+ Candidates with professional licensure in Social Work or Counseling may support the SOAR program with clinical activities as needed, including clinical supervision, risk consultation, and direct client services.

+ Assists the CBH Director in pursuing Medicaid paneling, creating and implementing procedures related to insurance billing, and when applicable participates in insurance billing and coding processes.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Fluent in English, written and spoken. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to health administration, public health, or mental health (including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, etc.). Related education and experience may be substituted on an equal basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Strong critical thinking, research, and analytical skills as well as knowledge of evidence-based decision making;

+ Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team structure;

+ Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and external partners, as well as work closely with a team;

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications;

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time;

+ Ability to operate both basic and intermediate computer systems, including Internet, Teams, email, databases, word processing software (Microsoft Office Suite), and electronic medical records;

+ Ability to analyze and produce documents such as procedural and training manuals;

+ Familiarity with healthcare settings and HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with leadership or program management skills or roles.

Exposure to working with persons with psychosis or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders or individuals in healthcare settings in the Deep South.

Prior experience working with inter-disciplinary teams in a healthcare setting.

Prior experience working with medical coding and billing.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.