Physician​/Psychologist​/Louisiana​/Locum​/Clinical Psychologist

Position: Physician / Psychologist / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent / Clinical Psychologist Job
Location: Belle Chasse

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Belle Chasse, LA

Maximize Your Impact as a Clinical Psychologist in a Military Healthcare Setting!
Join a leading facility in Belle Chasse, LA, offering a stable Monday Friday schedule with no weekends, call, or holidays. Benefit from competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, weekly direct deposit, and the opportunity to serve active-duty personnel and their families in a supportive environment.
Quick Facts

• Location: Belle Chasse, LA
• Start Date: 07/29/2024
• End Date: 09/30/2027
• Shift: Day shift, Monday Friday, 8.5 or 9 hours (including lunch)
• Hours/Week: 40-45 hours
• Employment Type: 1099
• Licenses/Certifications: Active, unrestricted Clinical Psychologist license; BLS certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as a licensed Clinical Psychologist

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $100/hour
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Paid sick time per applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated team support

What You ll Do

• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing clinical interviews, testing, and collateral sources
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses following APA guidelines and DSM criteria
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to diverse patient populations
• Assist medical and surgical patients in managing illnesses or injuries through psychological interventions
• Perform targeted assessments, including diagnostic impressions and functional evaluations
• Practice within state licensing board guidelines, APA ethical principles, and privileges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient mental health needs

What You Need

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Successful completion of APA-accredited internship/residency
• At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in any state
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification
• Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance
• Preferred: Experience working with military or healthcare populations; strong assessment and diagnostic skills

About the Assignment
This position is based at a reputable military healthcare facility in Belle Chasse, LA. You will provide essential psychological services to active-duty personnel and their families, performing evaluations, diagnosis, and therapy within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the mental health of service members.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply