Investigator II
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management
Investigator II in 36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS | page has loaded.
State of Mississippi
$33,600.00 - $39,789.03 Annually
Location
36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
LAF
0385 - MH-NORTH MS REGIONAL CENTER
Opening Date
02/11/2026
2/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$33,600.00
$39,789.03
Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of investigative experience.
The North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford has provided comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1973. The Center is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and is certified for Medicaid participation.
The North Mississippi Regional Center's service area includes the northern 32 counties of Mississippi. The main campus is located in Oxford, where residential and active treatment services are provided by qualified staff from a variety of disciplines. Individuals are served through the Center's other ICF/IID community homes across north Mississippi. NMRC further assists over 1,000 people through other community services and supports.
These services include Support Coordination for the /DD Waiver and Targeted Case Management for the Community Support Program. Additional NMRC Community Services are the Community Enrichment Programs (CEPS) and the Technology Assistive Device (TAD) Center. The NMRC Diagnostic Services Department is another NMRC community program that provides assessments and evaluations by qualified staff members in a clinical setting for determining eligibility for NMRC ICF/IID level of care, /DD Waiver, or 1915i program.
Dr. Larry Grantham served as the first Director of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 1972 until 1975. Dr. Randy Hendrix served from 1975 until October 1986, when he was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health - a post he held until his retirement in 2007. Dr. Carole Haney was the third Director of the facility, serving from 1986 until her retirement in June 2007, and Dr.
Sandy Rogers served from 2007 until 2011. Dr. Edith M. Hayles was appointed as the current Director on October 1, 2011.The North Mississippi Regional Center is one of the programs operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, offering a continuum of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The current Executive Director of Mental Health is Ms. Wendy
D. Bailey, and the Deputy Executive Director of State Operated Programs is Mr. Craig Kittrell.
Contact Information:
Jacova Jenkins, HR Manager; .
This is professional investigative work involving gathering and presenting facts based on extensive research. Responsible for making thorough examinations of records, analyzing data, interviewing witnesses, and auditing financial documentation. Reviews cases of complaints, suspected safety violations, and fraud allegations. Compiles and completes investigative reports of violations. Conducts audits of financial records when monetary infractions are concerned. May operate in an “undercover” capacity while investigating.
-- This is a Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position.
The successful candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of quality control processes, compliance regulations, and industry standards. As an Investigator II, you must demonstrate superior analytical skills to distinguish between surface-level symptoms and systemic root causes using structured investigation techniques. This role requires a meticulous approach to documentation, ensuring that all reports, evidence, and corrective actions are captured with high precision.
Success in this position relies on the ability to conduct professional interviews through active listening and probing inquiry while maintaining strict objectivity and bias management. Furthermore, you must be a collaborative problem-solver capable of navigating complex, non-routine cases, leveraging software proficiency and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
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Employer State of MississippiAddress 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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