Employment

Current Openings

The following positions are currently open at EMSH:

Job Title	Occupation Code Number	Job Description*	Closing Date**
Nurse I	1853	Click Here	n/a (on-going)
Nurse Licensed Practical I	1851	Click Here	n/a (on-going)
Direct Care Worker Trainee	2720	Click Here	n/a (on-going)
Client Care Support I	2642	Click Here	n/a (on-going)

Last updated: 5/20/15
* Job descriptions are provided by Mississippi's State Personnel Board.
** Closing date is the last day a position is available for applying on Mississippi's State Personnel Board website

How to Apply

Apply online at Mississippi State Personnel Board's web site.

Please click here for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Medical Staff Application.

Benefits

The following benefits are offered by the State of Mississippi to employees of EMSH:

18 days of personal leave per year (starting)
12 days of medical leave per year (starting)
10 paid holidays per year (as observed by the State of Mississippi) (more...)
Health, dental and life insurance (more...)
Retirement plan (more...)
Elective Credit Union Membership and direct deposit
Worker's compensation

Employee Handbook

Download a copy of the State Employee's Handbook (requires Adobe Reader) (published by the Mississippi State Personnel Board).

Equal Opportunity Employer

East Mississippi State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the Department of Mental Health and each agency to recruit, employ and promote qualified employees without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability or political affiliation. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which provides a clear mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.