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