PSYCHOLOGIST

UHS•Meridian, MS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Health Center is looking for a passionate and skilled psychologist to assist our team by providing psychological assessments as dictated by the treatment plan and within a time frame established by facility policy, psychotherapy and clinical care services. The Psychologist is a doctorate-level professional responsible for performing a range of duties, including conducting psychological evaluations as requested by psychiatrists; providing administrative services including educational training, keeping evaluation records, and maintaining testing resources inventory. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents. For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you would be a part of our team of professionals working to provide the best care possible. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse. As a Psychologist with Alliance Health Center you will be working in a challenging and rewarding work environment! You are also are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package including: • Competitive Compensation with room to advance • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan • Generous Paid Time Off • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries • Tuition Reimbursement About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), or Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D)) in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited educational institution.
Active Mississippi Psychologist License
One (1) year clinical experience in a multidisciplinary facility licensed or operated in the United States to provide healthcare.

Responsibilities

providing psychological assessments as dictated by the treatment plan and within a time frame established by facility policy
psychotherapy and clinical care services
conducting psychological evaluations as requested by psychiatrists
providing administrative services including educational training
keeping evaluation records
maintaining testing resources inventory