Therapeutic Therapist II

Job Description

Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences

For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript.
Here are the
instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser

Therapeutic Therapist II | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded.

Therapeutic Therapist II | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded.

Skip to main content

Click here or press any key to continue.

Job Opportunities

Menu

Job Opportunities

Sign In

Saving...
Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue.

Sign In

All fields are required

Create an account

Username or Email

Password

Sign In

Forgot username
|
Reset password

Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab

Facebook

Don't have an account?
Create one.

Already have an account?
Sign In.

User profile dropdown menu for

Username

Applications

Inbox

Profile

Account

Sign Out
After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded.

Applications

Inbox

Profile

Go to Background
Investigation

Account

Sign Out
After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded.

Welcome!
Thanks for creating an account.

Mississippi State Government Jobs

Mississippi State Government Jobs

powered by
NEOGOV
®

Therapeutic Therapist II

Print

Apply

Therapeutic Therapist II

Salary

$31,111.11 - $53,083.33 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9272-0374-20260430RKN

Department

0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

04/30/2026

Closing Date

5/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

Agency Maximum Salary

$53,083.33

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-4 years of experience.

About the Agency

The mission of Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) is to help the individuals we serve achieve mental wellness by encouraging hope, promoting safety, and supporting recovery while utilizing resources effectively. Call Human Resources for more information at 601-351-8020.

About the Position

Second-level Professional position accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating complex recreation-based or music-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Accountable for assessing patients, performing treatment planning, facilitating activities, using and maintaining therapy equipment, and maintaining documentation. Directs the work of or provides training for lower-level vocational positions. Work at this level allows for wide latitude of individual initiative and program planning; however, it must be coordinated with other programs and services. Incumbents may participate in staff and administrative planning.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidates must have a good attitude, be ready and willing to learn and grow, have strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational skills.

Description

Benefits

Questions

No available description

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 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 LeaveIn 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. HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends. Retirement ProgramsThe S