Behavioral Health Service Provider

Overview

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Behavioral Health Service Provider.

Location:

Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, , United States

Division:
School of Psychology

Position Type:
Staff

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
Yes

Salary Range: 52,995.

Pay Grade:
E11

Posting Close Date:
March 6, 2026

This position requires clinical licensure; evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications for licensure must be evident in CV or cover letter. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

The Behavioral Health Service Provider will work in the USM Center for Behavioral Health supporting the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program. The CBH-SOAR Program is a new addition of specialty services in the CBH with the aim to identify and treat Mississippians at risk for developing psychosis or experiencing early psychosis. The Behavioral Health Service Provider will provide clinical services to CBH-SOAR Program clients.

This position requires clinical licensure; evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications for licensure must be evident in CV or cover letter. The Behavioral Health Service Provider is a grant-funded position through the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA; award number H79SM
089799).

• Works closely with the Project Director, CBH Director, Program Coordinator, and leadership team to coordinate and provide services to community clients with clinical high-risk for psychosis and early psychosis.
• Establishes and maintains an active clinical caseload including individual sessions as well as group skills-based therapy sessions.
• Assists clients with getting connected to social services like Medicaid as well as other community resources.
• Conducts assessments to determine risk of developing psychosis.
• Develops sharable information about relevant community resources for clients from across the state of Mississippi.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to mental health (including but not limited to social work, psychology, counseling, etc.). Licensed or license-eligible in the relevant field in the state of Mississippi to provide mental health services. If provisionally licensed, the individual must have one (1) year or less remaining before being eligible for full licensure status.

• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to helping clients navigate various issues related to psychopathology or disadvantage
• Strong written communication skills, particularly in regard to clinical documentation
• Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and work closely with a team
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team structure
• Ability to operate computer systems, including Internet, Teams, email, databases, and word processing software (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Experience or training in cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities
• Clinical or programmatic experience working with persons with psychosis or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
• Prior experience working with inter-disciplinary teams in a healthcare setting
• Experience implementing telehealth services

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation{s leading research institutions.

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