Behavioral Healthcare Provider

Job Summary: The Behavioral Healthcare Provider provides leadership and direction at the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program. In addition, the Behavioral Healthcare Provider works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance. Under the supervision of the building principal, district representative, and Hinds Behavioral Health Services, the Behavioral Healthcare Provider will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students. This position reports to C&Y Treatment Team Leader.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field and experience as a clinician working with children and their families. License is preferred. If not licensed, a Provisional Certification through the Department of Mental Health (PCMHT) must be acquired and documentation presented to Human Resources within 90 days from hire date and (CMHT) must be obtained within to 2 years from the date of hire. Minimum of two-five years successful classroom experience in which the teaching of “at risk” and/or “behaviorally challenged” students was an important responsibility for the position. Requires flexibility regarding working conditions and assignments, good oral and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of psychiatric disorders and corresponding treatment for children and adolescents. Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize consumers’ individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Must have valid driver’s license in Mississippi and proof of auto insurance. This position has been determined to have an occasional or very low risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.