Psychologist

Job Summary

The Psychologist provides trauma-informed psychological services to victims of domestic violence and other interpersonal crimes. This role focuses on clinical assessment, short-term therapeutic intervention, crisis stabilization support, and consultation with multidisciplinary staff to promote survivor safety, emotional stabilization, and long-term recovery.

• Conduct trauma-informed psychological assessments for adults and adolescents.
• Provide short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
• Deliver individual counseling services addressing acute trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and crisis-related distress.
• Support survivors during periods of heightened risk, including safety planning in coordination with advocacy staff.
• Provide consultation to case managers and domestic violence specialists regarding client mental health needs and appropriate referrals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing to support coordinated, survivor-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with grant requirements, ethical standards, and confidentiality laws.
• Ensure services align allowable activities and do not duplicate services funded through other sources.
• Assist with outcome tracking related to emotional stabilization, engagement in services, and client progress.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines established by the American Psychological Association and applicable state laws.
• Maintain current licensure and complete required continuing education.
• Participate in required grant-related trainings and agency meetings as assigned.

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Mississippi.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing trauma-informed clinical services.
• Demonstrated experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or interpersonal trauma.

• Training or certification in trauma-focused therapeutic modalities (e.g., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, or similar).

• Primarily office-based and virtual service delivery with limited community-based engagement.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations involving victims of interpersonal violence.

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Health and Human Services

Location:

Columbus, MS