Behavioral Health Specialist II – Biloxi Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi

Behavioral Health Specialist II – Biloxi 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 2050 Lawrence St, Biloxi, MS 39531 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.

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER IS SEEKING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II WORK LOCATION

Biloxi Community Homes, 2050 Lawrence Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

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).

QUALIFICATIONS

: Requires a Master’s 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $43,509.31 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person