The Human Resources Office of East Mississippi State Hospital has a (1) vacant position for Behavioral Health Tech I to be assigned to RPW Nursing Facility

STARTING SALARY:   $1836.66 Monthly

WORKING HOURS:      Monday - Friday   8a-5p  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field (social work/services, education, criminal justice, etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

•  Complete formal written or typed initial, quarterly, and annual assessments for residents on caseload
• Conduct individual/group/family psychoeducation
• Conduct supportive counseling and psychotherapy sessions with residents
• Administer psychological tests, scores, and interpret under the supervision of a master level psychology staff
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team meetings with other staff, residents, and family providing relevant verbal reports
• Design, implement, and train staff on resident’s Behavioral Management Plans of intervention to address problematic symptoms and behaviors under supervision from a master level psychology staff
• Conduct or co-facilitate weekly counseling groups
• Assist nursing facility staff on handling issues with residents pertaining to mental diagnosis and behavioral intervention
• Assist as needed with education and training of new hires during monthly NHD orientation on the role of the Behavioral Health Department at the nursing facility
• Participate in mandatory continuing education, training, and staff in-services as assigned
• Other duties deemed necessary

Benefits:

• Personal Leave: 18 days/year
• Medical Leave: 12 days/year
• Holidays: 10 days/year
• State Health Insurance (Know Your Benefits)
• State Retirement Package (PERS)
• Semi-Monthly Pay with Direct Deposit

**Unlimited leave accrual with no cap, begins date of hire, increases after three (3) years**