What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Supervisor position at Mississippi Behavioral Health Services?
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, LLC is dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered behavioral health care to individuals and families in our community. As a Behavioral Health Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting our mission by overseeing the delivery of clinical services, guiding a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring that each client receives coordinated, effective care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of treatment goals for clients by collaborating with Mental Health Technicians (MHT), Community Support Specialists (CSS), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), and other team members.
- Develop treatment goals and interventions tailored to individual client needs.
- Lead team meetings to ensure effective communication and service coordination.
- Review clinical logs and assign interventions to appropriate staff members.
- Provide training, guidance, and direction to team members to support professional growth and service quality.
- Assist with intake assessments under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP).
- Ensure that each client has an up-to-date Individual Crisis Plan on file.
- Participate in collaborative meetings with internal staff, external agencies, and community supports as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients as required.
- Complete initial and concurrent authorization assessment paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate and effective clinical documentation for all client interactions, including no-shows and outreach attempts.
- Utilize computer systems for documentation and billing purposes, with training provided as needed.
- Document services provided in accordance with clinical standards and office deadlines.
- Attend supervision meetings, trainings, and staff meetings as scheduled.
- Respond to phone calls promptly and professionally.
- Follow all safety protocols and actively participate in organizational evaluations.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Social Work; or
- Masters degree in a mental health-related field (Arts, Science, or Education) with at least 70% of coursework in core mental health disciplines.
- Minimum of 15 hours of graduate-level coursework and/or practicum experience in applied intervention strategies/methods for behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders, as part of or in addition to the masters degree.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to learn and utilize electronic documentation systems.
Experience and License Requirements
- Applied intervention strategies
- Master of Social Work
Salary : $44,785 - $65,706