Executive Director

Executive Director

The Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC Board) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven professional to serve as its Executive Director. This position is the chief administrative and regulatory officer for the agency responsible for overseeing the licensure, regulation, and ethical practice of counseling in the State of Mississippi. The Executive Director plays a critical role in ensuring that only qualified individuals use the protected title "Licensed Professional Counselor" and that all licensees uphold the standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Mississippi's citizens.

The Executive Director provides leadership and operational oversight for all agency functions, including licensure processing, regulatory compliance, enforcement coordination, fiscal management, and public communication. This position requires a strong understanding of regulatory systems, exceptional administrative skills, and a commitment to safeguarding the public through effective oversight of the counseling profession.

The Executive Director is a non-state service employee who works under the direction of the five-member LPC Board and exercises considerable independent judgment in carrying out the agency's statutory responsibilities. The Executive Director will be required to work in the Board's office located in the Robert E. Lee Building in Jackson and will maintain office hours as prescribed by the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees all agency operations and carries out board directives.
• Supervises agency staff, assigns duties, evaluates performance, and ensures adherence to agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees all licensure processing, including application review, renewal processing, supervision documentation, continuing education compliance, and maintenance of accurate licensure records.
• Collaborates with investigative personnel and board members on complaints, disciplinary actions, and compliance monitoring.
• Applies Mississippi statutes, Board rules, and professional regulations governing the practice and title protection of Licensed Professional Counselors.
• Develops, recommends, and implements, upon Board approval, policies, procedures, and regulatory updates to strengthen public protection and improve agency efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison to applicants, licensees, professional associations, legislators, and state and federal agencies.
• Manages agency finances, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting.
• Provides recommendations to the Board regarding budget preparation, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
• Prepares annual reports, statistical summaries, and other documentation related to licensure trends, regulatory activity, and agency performance.
• Prepares agendas, reports, and supporting documentation for Board meetings.
• Ensures accurate recording and retention of minutes, actions, and official records.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and policies.
• Experience in budget development and financial management.
• Understanding of regulatory or licensing environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Value transparency, accountability, and public protection.
• Knowledge of counseling or behavioral health professions.
• Familiarity with Mississippi state government processes, including legislative and administrative procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; and Six (6) years of responsible administrative, regulatory, or managerial experience.
• Special consideration will be given to those candidates with a Master's or undergraduate degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with a regulatory or licensing board.