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 II (Time-Limited)
This Time-Limited position is with the MS Department of Mental Health’s Bureau of Crisis Services within the Division of Care Coordination. The incumbent will serve as Program Specialist for the Office of Consumer Supports and Pre-Affidavit Screenings. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assisting the public, as well as other state and private agencies, with navigating the public mental health system in Mississippi, to include services for mental health, alcohol and drug use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities • Documenting grievances and complaints filed in the office and submit those reports to the proper divisions within the agency • Ensure appropriate case documentation in the appropriate data storage program • Making appropriate treatment referrals to certified providers • Conduct Crisis Services certification reviews • Review policies, records, and compliance plans • Draft Written Reports of Findings • Provide program guidance and technical assistance to certified providers on DMH Operational Standards, documentation, and performance • Coordination of certification visit-related tasks in the Bureau of Crisis Services • Present findings from on-site certification reviews in group meetings, as needed • Review and process monthly data reports from all certified providers • Validate and track required program data and follow up on missing or inaccurate data from all certified providers • Verify allowable costs and proper use of grant funds • Track data trends across regions • Evaluating the effectiveness of assessments in reducing recidivism • Provide technical assistance to ensure provider compliance with applicable state and federal laws and making recommendations for improvement • Ensure compliance with all applicable private, state, and federal grant requirements and reporting • Prepare and release Requests for Proposals to DMH certified providers requesting competitive grant proposals • Process grant proposals once received from interested providers for service provision • Support DMH’s mission and represent Crisis Services in internal/external meetings as needed • Works under general supervision of a manager • Demonstrate reliability through punctual attendance, timely task completion, and prompt follow-up on all assigned tasks • Perform other duties as assigned
Deadline to apply: 4/24/2026
Program Specialist II (Time-Limited)
This Time-Limited position is with the MS Department of Mental Health’s Bureau of Crisis Services within the Division of Care Coordination. The incumbent will serve as Program Specialist for the Office of Consumer Supports and Pre-Affidavit Screenings. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assisting the public, as well as other state and private agencies, with navigating the public mental health system in Mississippi, to include services for mental health, alcohol and drug use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities • Documenting grievances and complaints filed in the office and submit those reports to the proper divisions within the agency • Ensure appropriate case documentation in the appropriate data storage program • Making appropriate treatment referrals to certified providers • Conduct Crisis Services certification reviews • Review policies, records, and compliance plans • Draft Written Reports of Findings • Provide program guidance and technical assistance to certified providers on DMH Operational Standards, documentation, and performance • Coordination of certification visit-related tasks in the Bureau of Crisis Services • Present findings from on-site certification reviews in group meetings, as needed • Review and process monthly data reports from all certified providers • Validate and track required program data and follow up on missing or inaccurate data from all certified providers • Verify allowable costs and proper use of grant funds • Track data trends across regions • Conduct analysis of people diverted from commitment through the PAS process • Ensure compliance with all applicable private, state, and federal grant requirements and reporting • Prepare and release Requests for Proposals to DMH certified providers requesting competitive grant proposals • Process grant proposals once received from interested providers for service provision • Operational auditing of screenings conducted by certified providers, to include appropriate documentation and treatment recommendations • Provide technical assistance to ensure provider compliance with applicable state and federal laws and making recommendations for improvement • Evaluating the effectiveness of screenings in diverting people from unnecessary hospitalizations • Support DMH’s mission and represent Crisis Services in internal/external meetings as needed • Works under general supervision of a manager • Demonstrates reliability through punctual attendance, timely task completion, and prompt follow-up on all assigned tasks • Perform other duties as assigned
Deadline to apply: 4/24/2026
Systems Administration Specialist III (State Service)
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MSDMH) is seeking a Systems Administration Specialist Ill 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