Behavioral Health Specialist II - (5392) Gautier - South Mississippi Regional Center
Salary
$43,509.31 - $59,390.21 Annually
Location
30 - JACKSON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9259- 0373-20260706jack
Department
0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary
$59,390.21
What youll need to be Successful
Knowledge of client support best practices and willingness to work as a team.
About the Agency
South Mississippi Regional Center is a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Each position at South Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs. (82014-5392) For more information contact South Mississippi Regional Center at 228-868-2923
About the Position
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II WORK LOCATION: Gautier Community Homes, 218 Graveline Road, Gautier, MS 39553 PAY: $43,509.31 Fourth-level professional work which involves providing psychotherapeutic interventions (individual, group, and family therapy), developing intervention strategies, ensuring the implementation of the strategies, and initiating treatment plans. Individuals in this classification also perform screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. May serve in supervisory roles as based on organizational/facility guidelines, and may provide direct supervision to employees in less advanced classifications. RESPONSIBILITIES: This is professional work in administering diagnostic psychological techniques designed to appraise intelligence, memory, personality and other psychological functions to identify any mental health intervention needs and/or behavioral intervention needs. It also involves conducting individual and group therapy, developing intervention strategies, ensuring the implementation of the strategies, and initiating Behavior Support plans. All duties and/or assignments will be performed under supervision of the Community Home Director or Unit Manager. • Interviews subjects for pertinent psychological data. • Administers scores and interprets both routine and complex psychological examinations to determine intelligence, mental deterioration, social maturity, educational level and other personal traits. • Interprets test findings to relatives, administrators, interdisciplinary team members, and other qualified or approved persons. • Participates in conferences with psychiatrists, social workers and other staff members to review and interpret test data and psychological interview results for diagnosis and treatment of cases. • Conducts individual or group counseling and psychotherapy. • Prepares detailed reports of observations, test findings and other data. • Prepares correspondence and maintains necessary records. • Performs other duties as required or assigned (i.e. provides hands on assistance/grooming/toileting as needed).
Preferred Qualifications
Requires Masters Degree in Psychology or a related field acceptable to the hiring agency, a minimum of 5-6 years of experience, and full licensure or certification (LPC, LMFT, LM/CSW, L/CMHT, L/CIDDT, L/CAT). Agency preferred qualifications: Requires a Masters Degree in a related field acceptable to the hiring agency (Psychology, Counseling, Counselor Education, Community Counseling, or Psychometry), a minimum of 5-6 years of experience, Must be eligible to drive a State of Mississippi vehicle. Must present a valid Driver's License from Mississippi or a contiguous state and proof of auto insurance. APPLICATIONS: Applicants must submit an electronic application to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in Jackson through the website www.mspb.ms.gov. For more information, contact Human Resources, at 228- 868-2923. South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to comply with EEOC regulations and promote inclusivity.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in Psychology or a related field acceptable to the hiring agency?
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Have you ever been employed with a Mississippi State Department of Mental Health Agency? If so, please list:
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Do you possess full licensure or certification (LPC, LMFT, LM/CSW, L/CMHT, L/CIDDT, L/CAT)?
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Do you have experience working with individuals that are IDD?
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Please add: Please indicate which license or certifcation that you have: (LPC, LMFT, LM/CSW, L/CMHT, L/CIDDT, L/CAT).
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406