Social Services Program Coordinator III
Salary
$36,624.00 - $44,315.04 Annually
Location
43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9790-0381-20261009LIN
Department
0381 - MH-BOSWELL REGIONAL CENTER
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$44,315.04
What youll need to be Successful
Positive attitude. Great communication skills. Ability to work well with others.
About the Agency
MS Adolescent Center (MAC) is an IDD facility operated under the Department of Mental Health. For more information, contact HR at 601-823-5700 x 5760
About the Position
Characteristics of Work: Third-level professional position accountable for assessing, identifying, and treating mental and/or behavioral conditions. Individuals in this classification provide mental health services to individuals residing in the ICF. Incumbents work closely with higher-level behavioral health employees to provide services including screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, and behavioral analysis. Incumbents may act as mentors to employees in less advanced classifications. - Examples of work: • Interviews and writes third-level evaluations on individuals, updating and evaluating psychological data. • Administers, scores, and interprets complex psychological examinations to determine intelligence, mental deterioration, social maturity, educational level, and other personality traits. • Interviews clients to obtain pertinent psychological data. • Administers, scores, and interprets complex psychological examinations to determine intelligence, mental deterioration, social maturity, educational level, and other personal traits. • Interprets test findings to the medical team, administrators, and other qualified or approved people. • Participates in and may lead psychiatric clinics and conferences with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other staff members to discuss patients/clients' behavioral issues and data. Will review and interpret test data and psychological interview results for diagnosis and treatment of cases. • Prepare detailed, concise, and clear reports of observations, test findings, and other data. • Chart weekly on individual case management of patients/clients. • Completes monthly and quarterly progress notes to determine patients/client's behavioral progress. • Conducts individual or group counseling and psychotherapy. • Provides behavioral treatment during a crisis. Including but not limited to being on the floor, in the unit, with the client who is in an active behavioral crisis situation. • Prepares detailed reports of observations, test findings, and other data; prepares correspondence and maintains necessary records. • Trains staff on implementation of behavior treatment plan. • Prepares, drafts, and conducts in-services on general behavior management techniques and individualized behavioral management techniques for certain clients. • Attends classes, in-services, lectures, etc. for professional development. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-7 years of experience. Hiring Agency Prefers: Master's degree is preferred.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406
| Location | Lincoln County, MS |
| Salary | $36,624–$44,315.04 Per Year |
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