| Location | Gulfport, MS |
| Salary | $26,185.60–$46,019.56 Per Year |
Behavioral Health Technician II (Gulfport, MS)
Salary
$26,185.60 - $46,019.56 Annually
Location
24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9257-0374-20261014Hn
Department
0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$26,185.60
Agency Maximum Salary
$46,019.56
About the Agency
The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of furthering STF's mission by exhibiting the core values that are at its heart: Teamwork, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Safety. Specialized Treatment Facility employs milieu therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. This therapy uses common structures familiar to all children, such as daily routines, consistent rules and activities. The Behavioral Health Technician provides relevant, effective therapy to residents pertinent to their individual treatment plans. The Behavioral Health Technician is immediately supervised by the Clinical Director. Resident Advocacy is immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director. Contact HR for more information (228)328-6000.
About the Position
The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of furthering STF's mission by exhibiting the core values that are at its heart: Teamwork, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Safety. Specialized Treatment Facility employs milieu therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. This therapy uses common structures familiar to all children, such as daily routines, consistent rules and activities. The Behavioral Health Technician provides relevant, effective therapy to residents pertinent to their individual treatment plans. The Behavioral Health Technician is immediately supervised by the Clinical Director. Resident Advocacy is immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director. Summary of the Job The Behavioral Health Technician assists adolescents who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. Behavioral Health Technicians work providing basic evidence-based/best practice therapeutic interventions (e.g., psychoeducational groups/classes, supportive activities, etc.) under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed/certified Behavioral Health professional. Such individuals also assist licensed/certified professionals with monitoring and collecting behavioral data, implementing therapeutic behavior support plans, and the provision of data/reports to supervisory personnel. Responsibilities and Duties Collaborates with healthcare professionals to plan treatment for patients, residents, and/or consumers. Assists in implementing written behavioral and therapeutic programs for residents. Provides services including the administration of screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. Assists in monitoring, recording, filing residents' behavior. You will attend individual supportive counseling or psycho-educational intervention with individuals suffering from mental illness. Act as liaison between resident and treatment team. Provides case management. Provides assistance to residents in active treatment programs. Performs data entry in various software programs. Attends meetings and reports data. Provides training as an orientation instructor over Clinical information, Maintains certifications in de-escalation and lifesaving techniques such as Mandt, CPR and first aid. They maintain a valid driver license and liability insurance to be a driver of a state vehicle. All STF employees are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies, protocols, and memorandums. Universal Precautions and Infection Control policies must be adhered by all STF employees. Resident Advocate provides support to Clinicians and Resident Living as well as advocates for and investigates complaints and concerns submitted by residents. The Resident Advocate assists adolescents who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. The Resident Advocate plays a very important role in our program and anyone that fills this role needs to understand and believe in our mission. The Resident Advocate works very closely with our residents in the program and their goal is to see them through a successful stay with us. The Resident Advocate strives to provide a high level of customer service to our residents at all times by investigating complaints and concerns within the proper channels to substantiate or refute claims while maintaining professional boundaries and being unbiased. The goal of the Resident Advocate is to ensure the security and safety of the residents in all aspects of care, carry out program guidelines and schedules, handle crisis situations, and assist residents as needed. Behavioral Health Tech duties are directly supervised by the Clinical Director, and the Resident Advocate duties are immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director while reporting to the Program Director in regard to resident advocacy.
What youll need to be Successful
Knowledge and experience with dealing with adolescents with mental health issues. Skills and the ability to create a trusting, safe environment where residents feel safe to discuss their problems without being judged. They need to listen active listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field (social work/services, education, criminal justice, etc.) and 2-4 years of experience.
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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 experience do you have?
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in Psychology or related field (social work/services, education, criminal justice, etc.)?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406