Behavioral Health Specialist II

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Behavioral Health Specialist II (0830)

Salary

$43,509.31 - $46,554.96 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9259-0386-20260121HDS

Department

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date

01/21/2026

Closing Date

1/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

Agency Maximum Salary

$46,554.96

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals, and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located at Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, MS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.

About the Position

Fourth-level professional work, which involves providing psychotherapeutic interventions (individual, group, family therapy), developing intervention strategies, ensuring the implementation of the strategies, and initiating treatment plans. Under the direct supervision and oversight of an appropriately licensed or certified Behavioral Health professional, individuals in this classification also perform screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. May serve in supervisory roles, based on organizational/facility guidelines, and may provide direct supervision to employees in less advanced classifications. This is a Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, Ability to maintain confidentiality, and an Advocate for Children.

Preferred Qualifications

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).

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany 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 LeaveFull-time