Job Opportunities
Central Office
Job opportunities at the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Central Office in Jackson, MS will be posted below when they are available. For job openings at DMH-operated mental health or IDD programs around the state, please visit those programs’ web sites through the link below or visit the Mississippi State Personnel Board at www.mspb.ms.gov.Program Specialist IV (Time-Limited)
This Time-Limited position is with the MS Department of Mental Health’s Bureau of Behavioral Health Services within the Division of Adult Services. The incumbent will serve as Program Specialist of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and coordinator of certification. This individual will be responsible for the following duties: • Provide oversight and monitoring for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programs statewide. • Conduct IPS fidelity/certification reviews; review policies, records, and compliance plans; draft Reports of Findings. • Receive, validate, track, and report required program data; follow up on missing/inaccurate submissions. • Provide program guidance and technical assistance to providers on standards, documentation, and performance. • Monitor and enforce monthly/annual reporting requirements, document noncompliance and follow-up actions. • Ensure compliance with all applicable private, state, and federal grant requirements and reporting. • Review and process monthly cash requests; verify allowable costs and proper use of grant funds. • Review provider RFP submissions and funding proposals; provide feedback and recommendations. • Review new provider policies/procedures for alignment with DMH Operational Standards. • Coordination of certification visit-related tasks in the Division of Adult Services • Coordinate, review, and offer correction for written reports containing findings from certification reviews. • Coordinate the compilation of staff’s written report of findings into a single report for submission to the Division of Certification following each certification visit. • Coordinate the Division of Adult Services responses to provider’s Plans of Compliance. • Review and offer corrective action necessary to provider’s applications for new services and programs to ensure they meet DMH Operational Standards or other official regulations. • Present findings from on-site certification reviews in group meetings, as needed. • Support DMH mission and represent Adult Services in internal/external meetings as needed. • Demonstrate reliability through punctual attendance, timely task completion, and prompt follow-up on all assigned tasks. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Deadline to apply: 3/12/2026
Systems Administration Specialist III (State Service)
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MSDMH) is seeking a Systems Administration Specialist III to serve as the EHR System Administrator. This position plays a dual role as System Administrator and Crystal Reports Analyst, responsible for managing system configuration, form development, user administration, report creation, and vendor coordination. The role is critical to ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and optimization of the EHR system across multiple DMH facilities. Examples of work in this position include the following: • Administer the EHR system, including user access management, security roles, and system configurations. • Design, build, and modify clinical assessment forms, treatment plans, progress notes, and documentation templates • Develop and maintain Crystal Reports for operational, clinical, and regulatory reporting requirements • Coordinate with vendor and facility IT department on system maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and technical support • Implement enhancement requests from facilities while maintaining standardized workflows • Conduct testing and quality assurance for all system changes prior to deployment • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize workflows for clinical efficiency • Maintain system documentation, configuration libraries, and change control processes • Support regulatory compliance requirements (Joint Commission, DMH, HIPAA, CMS) • Participate in system optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.