Top 21 Behavioral specialist Jobs in Jackson Ms

Residential Care Specialist
Canopy Children's Solutions —Jackson, MS
- Overnight shift
- English
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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Residential Care Specialist (Part-Time) 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shift
Canopy Children's Solutions —Jackson, MS
- Part-time
- School experience
- English
- Residential
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST, EXCEPTIONAL ED SY2627
Exceptional Education Services —Jackson, MS
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Crisis Intervention/Prevention Specialist
Region 8 Mental Health —Brandon, MS
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Residential Care Specialist (Part-Time) 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Shift
Canopy Children's Solutions —Jackson, MS
- Part-time
- School experience
- English
- Residential
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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Residential Care Specialist (Part-Time) 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Shift
Canopy Children's Solutions —Jackson, MS
- Part-time
- School experience
- English
- Residential
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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Client Support Specialist/ CSS/ BHT
Defining Wellness Centers LLC —Brandon, MS
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Adults
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Adolescent Outpatient Program Assistant
Hinds Behavioral Health Services —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Family Partner-CARES Center Jackson, MS
Mississippi Children's Home Services —Jackson, MS
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Children
- Organizational skills
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Crisis Team Therapist – Mobile Crisis
Hinds Behavioral Health Services —Jackson, MS
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Peer Support Specialist – Mobile Crisis
Hinds Behavioral Health Services —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Certified Peer Support Specialist
GATEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES —Jackson, MS
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Peer Support Specialist – The Bridge
Hinds Behavioral Health Services —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
Substance Use Specialist for CST Adult Services
A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC —United States
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Overnight Remote Acute Care Psychiatrist - West Coast
Array Behavioral Care —United States
- $150 - $195 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- BC/BE
- Windows
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Residential Care Specialist

Canopy Children's Solutions -
Jackson, MS

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Job Details

Benefits

Wellness program
403(b) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

English
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Residential Care Specialist - Position Overview

Provide a therapeutic environment for youth in the CARES Center program (residential and school day).
Actively engaged with the youth in therapeutic activities through the use of relational supervision.
Teach coping, communication, and pro-social skills according to the individualized behavior plans.
Serve as an adult role model who positively contributes to a culture of an ideal team player.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Required Physical Activities:

Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.

Characteristics of Work:

Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.

Vision Requirements:

Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.

Job Responsibilities:

Teach youth activities of daily living, social skills, conflict resolution, how to effectively problem solve and independent living skills.
Assure appropriate implementation of therapeutic systems, implementing consequences and assigning restorative tasks as appropriate.
Observe and engage with clients so as to prevent and pro-actively de-escalate out of control behavior daily.
Make Supervisors, Clinical and Administrative Staff aware of any anticipated problems with clients.
Provide transportation for clients, as needed, in an agency vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
Respond appropriately to clients’ acting out behavior utilizing safe physical intervention in accordance to MAB curriculum when necessary.
Debrief with youth after each emergency safety intervention (ESI).
Assure the safety of the facility and clients by reporting environment of care concerns/problems to supervisor.
Participate in scheduled training opportunities to meet and maintain the specific staff training requirements of licensing and accrediting agencies.
Participate in pre-shift "pass down" meetings before each shift to ensure proper transfer of information necessary for a safe and therapeutic shift.
Ability to navigate through electronic medical records, demonstrate ability to complete proper documentation and forms for Incidents, Precautions and all other required documentation.
When working overnight shifts, complete necessary paperwork on a rotating basis, including but not limited to shift reports, behavior sheets, and roster reports.
Display knowledge of and implementation of all policies and procedures for the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of residential, or related mental health treatment experience; or Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree without experience.
Experience working with children and adolescents and some college credit preferred.
Must be at least twenty-one years old and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by agency insurance provider.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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