Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in Mississippi
Behavioral Health Clinician jobs in Mississippi are open across Jackson, Tupelo, and Brookhaven and other Mississippi metros, with employers like University of Mississippi Medical Center, Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Job ID: 000FR0
Location: Tupelo
Nursing - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Job Type: Full Time - Day
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse - Clinic at North Mississippi Health Services (NMMC-Tupelo) is responsible for providing high-quality patient care. They handle patient scheduling, medication administration, nursing procedures, and patient education. The role also involves acting as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, and other office staff, and triaging walk-in patients and telephone calls. The nurse must possess good communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to handle stressful situations while delivering quality care to patients of various age groups.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:
- Provide nursing care to facilitate high quality patient care; scheduling patients; calling in medication refills; administering medications; working up patients; providing skilled nursing procedures; screening lab/test results; assisting physician/nurse practitioner with patients.
Case Management:
- Provide case management to patients seen at North MS Medical Clinics.
- Liaison: Act as a liaison between physician, patient, families and other office staff.
- Actively promote a patient-focused approach to care delivery.
Triage:
- Triage walk-in patients and telephone calls.
Documentation:
- Responsible for maintaining written or computer record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g.: medications, treatments, procedures).
Education:
- Initiate, perform, and develop education materials.
- Provide and document patient teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Work Experience
- 1-3 years
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- This position has primary accountability for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the patient care process in the clinics. It serves as a role model of professional nursing practice.
- The incumbent has contact with patients, family members, physicians, nurse practitioners, and various other clinic staff.
- It is essential that the incumbent have good communication skills in order to reflect a knowledgeable, positive, caring attitude when asking or answering questions related to patient care procedures.
- The incumbent also promotes teamwork by maintaining effective working relationships with staff members based on professional communication, mutual respect and support of corporate, departmental, and clinic goals.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Nursing
- You must have an Associates or higher
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Job ID: 000FR0
Location: Tupelo
Nursing - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Job Type: Full Time - Day
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse - Clinic at North Mississippi Health Services (NMMC-Tupelo) is responsible for providing high-quality patient care. They handle patient scheduling, medication administration, nursing procedures, and patient education. The role also involves acting as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, and other office staff, and triaging walk-in patients and telephone calls. The nurse must possess good communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to handle stressful situations while delivering quality care to patients of various age groups.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:
- Provide nursing care to facilitate high quality patient care; scheduling patients; calling in medication refills; administering medications; working up patients; providing skilled nursing procedures; screening lab/test results; assisting physician/nurse practitioner with patients.
Case Management:
- Provide case management to patients seen at North MS Medical Clinics.
- Liaison: Act as a liaison between physician, patient, families and other office staff.
- Actively promote a patient-focused approach to care delivery.
Triage:
- Triage walk-in patients and telephone calls.
Documentation:
- Responsible for maintaining written or computer record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g.: medications, treatments, procedures).
Education:
- Initiate, perform, and develop education materials.
- Provide and document patient teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Work Experience
- 1-3 years
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- This position has primary accountability for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the patient care process in the clinics. It serves as a role model of professional nursing practice.
- The incumbent has contact with patients, family members, physicians, nurse practitioners, and various other clinic staff.
- It is essential that the incumbent have good communication skills in order to reflect a knowledgeable, positive, caring attitude when asking or answering questions related to patient care procedures.
- The incumbent also promotes teamwork by maintaining effective working relationships with staff members based on professional communication, mutual respect and support of corporate, departmental, and clinic goals.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Nursing
- You must have an Associates or higher
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Clinician Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Mississippi Medical Center4
- Blue Sky Behavior Therapy2
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport2
- North Mississippi State Hospital2
- AccentCare1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Education4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Technology & Software1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health clinician jobs across Mississippi.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or associate-level equivalent
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Knowledge of crisis assessment, safety planning, and mandated reporting requirements
- Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across diverse populations
Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health clinician jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 21+ behavioral health clinician openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jackson, Tupelo, and Brookhaven. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most behavioral health clinician jobs?
Jackson, Tupelo, and Brookhaven have the most behavioral health clinician openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health clinicians in Mississippi?
Employers hiring behavioral health clinicians in Mississippi include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health clinician jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 14% of behavioral health clinician openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health clinician jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to behavioral health clinician jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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