Licensed Psychologist

Taphealthcare • Tutwiler, MS

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Licensed Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral health services in Tutwiler, Mississippi. The role involves psychological assessments, individual and group therapeutic interventions, individualized treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Services are delivered in a correctional or detention-related healthcare environment, requiring strong clinical judgment, professional integrity, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations. The psychologist will support psychological well-being and behavioral health treatment initiatives while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional practice.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in Mississippi.
• At least 2 years of professional clinical psychology experience, including at least 1 year in a comparable clinical position.
• Previous experience working in a correctional facility or detention center.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment, clinical diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment methods.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and provide appropriate psychological interventions.
• Excellent clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards of psychological practice.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing complex behavioral health challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience providing psychological services in correctional institutions, detention centers, or forensic mental health environments.
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and behavioral risk assessments.
• Familiarity with forensic psychology, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment planning for individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring conditions.
• Experience collaborating with correctional healthcare staff, psychiatrists, social workers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics, institutional safety procedures, and mental health documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting suicide prevention, behavioral crisis response, and mental health stabilization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and behavioral risk assessments.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions and psychotherapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide appropriate psychological interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals and correctional healthcare staff to support mental health treatment.
• Support suicide prevention, behavioral crisis response, and mental health stabilization initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, ethical standards, and clinical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree