Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist I in 02 - ALCORN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,624.00 - $40,286.40 Annually

02 - ALCORN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

An

0385 - MH-NORTH MS REGIONAL CENTER

09/18/2026

9/25/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$36,624.00

$40,286.40

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 - jjenkins.org(This position is for the Community Transition Services department.)

Third-level Behavioral Health professional work in assessing, identifying, and treating mental health/behavioral concerns. Individuals in this classification provide direct services to individuals, including psychoeducation, individual therapy/supportive counseling, group therapy, assistance with treatment plan development, and behavior support services. Individuals in this classification provide services while under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed/certified Behavioral Health professional, including the administration of screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning.

Incumbents may function as mentors and direct the work of employees in less advanced classifications.

• Functional knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Supports is preferred.
• Experience and direct contact with clients and individuals with special needs and/or Intellectual Disabilities is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis.
• Understanding of the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle intense emotional situations.
• Ability to apply behavioral principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stress management skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Training will be provided for in-house data management programs.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks at once.

Requires Master’s Degree in Psychology or a related field of study acceptable to the hiring agency and may require full licensure or certification (LPC, LMFT, LM/CSW, L/CMHT, L/CIDDT, L/CAT).

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201