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.Director of Autism Services (State Service)
The Department of Mental Health is seeking a Director for the Division of Autism Service. This position will Supervise the Division of Autism Services as established by House Bill 807 to develop and coordinate autism services for individuals with ASD and their families. The Director of Autism Services is responsible providing leadership in program development for people with ASD, including establishment of program standards and coordination of program capacity; engaging with stakeholders to identify the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families; engaging with agencies statewide to collaborate and share information to facilitate policy decisions and the implementation of a plan for a comprehensive statewide system of care to individuals with ASD.
Deadline to apply: 8/13/2025
Program Specialist III (State Service)
This position is available in the MS Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Division of Crisis Response. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Reviewing programs and services certified by DMH through on-site reviews for compliance with DMH Operational Standards and other official regulations; Responsible for written reports containing findings during on-site reviews; Presenting findings from on-site reviews in group meetings; Collaborating with other DMH staff as needed; Occasional interaction with people receiving services who may have a mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or intellectual and developmental disorders; Occasional travel required throughout the state with overnight stays on occasion.