Physician​/Psychologist​/Mississippi​/Locum​/Clinical Psychologist

Position: Physician / Psychologist / Mississippi / Locum or Permanent / Clinical Psychologist Job
VHS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a full-time opportunity in support of the Primary Care Behavioral Health services in Biloxi, MS. Position :
Clinical Psychologist Schedule :
Monday Friday, 9 hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (1?hour lunch) Call/Weekends/Holidays :
None! We are seeking a Psychologist to provide assessment, brief evidence?based interventions, and consultation in a primary care and specialty clinic setting within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). This role supports active?duty members and beneficiaries through timely evaluation, focused treatment, and close collaboration with the medical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist or neuropsychologist. Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition. Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological testing. Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.

Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions. Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement. Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.

Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Degree:
PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA?accredited program. Completion of an APA?accredited psychology internship. 24 months of recent (last 36 months) experience providing evidence?based treatment in an outpatient or hospital setting. Must have national and/or state (required) approved and current board certification or board eligible certification in the specialty area in which they provide clinical services.

Current, unrestricted psychologist license in any U.S. state/territory OR recent APA?accredited doctoral graduate (?12 months) able to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire. Current AHA or ARC BLS certification. Ability to pass a Government background check and obtain required clearance. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply