About the role
Job Title: Licensed Psychologist Location: Tutwiler, MS Job Type: Full-time Skills: Psychological assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, individual counseling,
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Psychologist to join the mental health team at a correctional healthcare facility in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing essential psychological services to individuals in a secure institutional setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in psychological assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, and behavioral health counseling.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated mental health care.
What You’ll Do * Conduct comprehensive psychological screenings, clinical interviews, and mental health assessments. * Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical evaluations. * Provide psychological counseling, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing mental health support. * Assess and respond to psychiatric emergencies, behavioral crises, and other urgent mental health concerns. * Perform regular mental health evaluations of individuals in specialized or restricted housing units. * Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, security personnel, and other professionals to coordinate patient care. * Identify behavioral changes, evaluate potential mental health risks, and recommend appropriate interventions. * Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and facility policies. * Apply evidence-based psychological approaches while maintaining a safe, ethical, and therapeutic environment.
Required Qualifications * Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an accredited college or university. * Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Mississippi. * Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including at least one year in a comparable clinical position. * Strong knowledge of psychological assessment, counseling techniques, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. * Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. * Valid driver's license. * Must meet all applicable employment and facility eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications * Previous experience in a correctional facility, detention center, or forensic mental health setting. * Experience working with individuals with complex behavioral health needs. * Familiarity with mental health services in secure or institutional environments.
Why Consider This Opportunity? * Make a meaningful difference by providing mental health services to an underserved population. * Work alongside a collaborative team of healthcare and behavioral health professionals. * Gain valuable experience in a specialized clinical environment. * Apply your clinical expertise to assessment, treatment, crisis management, and continuity of care.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are a licensed psychologist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your clinical career, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified candidates will receive additional details about the facility, compensation, and position during the recruitment process.