Behavioral Health Technician II (Gulfport, MS)

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Technician II role in Gulfport, MS supports adolescents with mental health challenges under licensed supervision, delivering basic evidence-based interventions, collecting data, and collaborating with the treatment team to implement care plans.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with emphasis on crisis response, de-escalation training, and alignment with STF’s mission within a state facility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adolescent mental health and evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to engage and support youths in therapeutic activities.
• Willingness to follow licensed professional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with treatment teams to plan patient care.
• Provides basic therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational activities.
• Monitors and records behavioral data and reports to supervisors.
• Maintains safety, adheres to policies, and participates in training.

Skills

Active listening

Adolescent mental health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician II (Gulfport, MS) in 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$26,185.60 - $46,019.56 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9257-0374-20261014Hn

Opening Date

10/16/2026

10/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$26,185.60

$46,019.56

About the Agency

The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of furthering STF’s mission by exhibiting the core values that are at its heart: Teamwork, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Safety. Specialized Treatment Facility employs milieu therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. This therapy uses common structures familiar to all children, such as dailyroutines, consistent rules and activities. The Behavioral Health Technician provides relevant, effective therapy to residents pertinent to their individual treatment plans. The Behavioral Health Technician is immediately supervised by the Clinical Director. Resident Advocacy is immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director. Contact HR for more information [phone].

The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of furthering STF’s mission by exhibiting the core values that are at its heart: Teamwork, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Safety. Specialized Treatment Facility employs milieu therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. This therapy uses common structures familiar to all children, such as dailyroutines, consistent rules and activities. The Behavioral Health Technician provides relevant, effective therapy to residents pertinent to their individual treatment plans. The Behavioral Health Technician is immediately supervised by the Clinical Director. Resident Advocacy is immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director.

Summary of the Job

The Behavioral Health Technician assists adolescents who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. Behavioral Health Technicians work providing basic evidence-based/best practice therapeutic interventions (e.g., psychoeducational groups/classes, supportive activities, etc.) under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed/certified Behavioral Health professional. Such individuals also assist licensed/certified professionals with monitoring and collecting behavioral data, implementing therapeutic behavior support plans, and the provision of data/reports to supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities and Duties

Collaborates with healthcare professionals to plan treatment for patients, residents, and/or consumers. Assists in implementing written behavioral and therapeutic programs for residents. Provides services including the administration of screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. Assists in monitoring, recording, filing residents’ behavior. You will attend individual supportive counseling or psycho-educational intervention with individuals suffering from mental illness. Act as liaison between resident and treatment team. Provides case management. Provides assistance to residents in active treatment programs. Performs data entry in various software programs. Attends meetings and reports data. Provides training as an orientation instructor over Clinical information, Maintains certifications in de-escalation and lifesaving techniques such as Mandt, CPR and first aid. They maintain a valid driver license and liability insurance to be a driver of a state vehicle. All STF employees are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies, protocols, and memorandums. Universal Precautions and Infection Control policies must be adhered by all STF employees. Resident Advocate provides support to Clinicians and Resident Living as well as advocates for and investigates complaints and concerns submitted by residents. The Resident Advocate assists adolescents who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. The Resident Advocate plays a very important role in our program and anyone that fills this role needs to understand and believe in our mission. The Resident Advocate works very closely with our residents in the program and their goal is to see them through a successful stay with us. The Resident Advocate strives to provide a high level of customer service to our residents at all times by investigating complaints and concerns within the proper channels to substantiate or refute claims while maintaining professional boundaries and being unbiased. The goal of the Resident Advocate is to ensure the security and safety of the residents in all aspects of care, carry out program guidelines and schedules, handle crisis situations, and assist residents as needed. Behavioral Health Tech duties are directly supervised by the Clinical Director, and the Resident Advocate duties are immediately supervised by the Compliance Officer Director while reporting to the Program Director in regard to resident advocacy.

What you'll need to be Successful

Knowledge and experience with dealing with adolescents with mental health issues. Skills and the ability to create a trusting, safe environment where residents feel safe to discuss their problems without being judged. They need to listen active listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field (social work/services, education, criminal justice, etc.) and 2-4 years of experience.

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