Behavioral Health Specialist II

Characteristics of Work

This is professional behavioral health work involving assessment, intervention, documentation, training, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The incumbent assists with the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of behavioral support plans and related services. Work includes behavioral assessment, data review, staff training, program support, client evaluation, and coordination with interdisciplinary team members to support effective treatment and service delivery.

Examples of Work

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans
• Assisting with Integrated Support Plans
• Conducting functional diagnostic assessments and client evaluations
• Collecting, reviewing, and managing behavioral data
• Providing behavioral interventions and support services
• Training staff on behavioral support strategies, plans, and procedures
• Preparing reports, records, consents, and Human Rights Committee materials
• Assisting with psychiatric clinic support and psychotropic medication monitoring documentation
• Communicating with interdisciplinary team members, staff, clients, guardians, and other stakeholders
• Providing direct and indirect client services
• Offering after-hours on-call psychological support as assigned
• Cooking with interdisciplinary team members
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary team members
• Performing related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology or a related field acceptable to the hiring agency
• 5-6 years of experience
• Full licensure or certification, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Master Social Worker/Certified Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW), Licensed/Certified Mental Health Therapist (L/CMHT), Licensed/Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist (L/CIDDT), or Licensed/Certified Addictions Therapist (L/CAT), as applicable.

Essential Functions

• Affirming client behavioral health needs
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral support plans and related documentation
• Conducting functional diagnostic assessments and client evaluations
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing behavioral data
• Providing behavioral interventions and support services
• Training staff on behavioral support strategies, plans, and procedures
• Preparing reports, records, consents, and Human Rights Committee materials
• Assisting with psychiatric clinic support and psychotropic medication monitoring documentation
• Communicating with interdisciplinary team members, staff, clients, guardians, and other stakeholders
• Providing direct and indirect client services
• Responding to after-hours psychological support needs as assigned
• Maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation
• Performing related professional behavioral health duties as assigned

Eligible Employees

• Have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program
• May select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments
• Eligible for a wellness and health promotion program
• Receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment
• Participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan
• Participate in a Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union
• Receive tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Receive career development and training opportunities
• Eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment
• Eligible for career ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies