What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist II position at South Mississippi Regional Center?
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.
The Behavioral Health Specialist II is professional, psychological work. Duties include intervention of problematic behavior, staff training, development of Integrated and Behavior Support Plans, programmatic in-servicing, alternative training, behavior drills, functional diagnostic assessments, client evaluations, data management, psychiatric clinic, monitoring of psychotropic medication, obtaining consents, Human Rights committee presentations, On-Call after hours psychological support, and any other duties in the provision of direct and indirect client services.
Location: Long Beach Campus
Requires Master's 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). Must be eligible to drive a State of Mississippi vehicle.
How to Apply:
This is a State of Mississippi Position. As such, you must apply for it at the state website. Mississippi State Personnel Board - MSPB www.mspb.ms.gov
OR You can come in person to the main campus and apply at the kiosk, at1170 West Railroad St Long Beach, MS 39560
OR You can go to any WIN Job Center and apply online at their kiosk.
For more information call: 228-868-2923
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,509.31 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,509