Counseling/Clinical Psychologist - Licensed or License-eligible

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Greenwood (MS); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity protection

Pet insurance

EAP & Discount Center

401K

PTO

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a licensed psychologist to provide intensive therapy and crisis intervention for incarcerated individuals at Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, MS. The role includes developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with psychiatrists.

The position offers remote work flexibility and a robust benefits package. Must hold Mississippi licensure and have experience with high-risk mental health cases in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist in Mississippi.
• Experience providing intensive individual or group therapy.
• Ability to write clinical reports and participate in meetings.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and suicide risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive evidence-based individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention for incarcerated individuals.
• Develop and implement treatment and behavioral management plans for high-risk individuals.
• Engage in administrative duties including writing clinical reports and attending meetings.
• Train MDOC and VCHS staff on crisis management, de-escalation, and suicide prevention.
• Perform in-depth psychological evaluations for acute psychosis or severe mood disorders.

Skills

Therapy

Crisis intervention

Clinical reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Mississippi Licensed Psychologist

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Licensed Full-Time/Remote Counseling/Clinical Psychologist at Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, MS.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. We’ve gathered the industry’s brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed health professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning. We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards.

PSYCHOLOGIST BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO

PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION SUMMARY

• Provide intensive evidence-based individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention for incarcerated individuals experiencing severe mental health crises (i.e., psychosis, suicidality, self-injurious behaviors, delusions, trauma, etc.).
• Develop and implement specialized treatment and/or behavioral management plans for high-risk individuals with severe mental illness.
• Engage in administrative duties including writing clinical reports and participating in meetings.
• Train MDOC and VCHS staff on managing mental health crises, de-escalation techniques, and suicide prevention.
• Perform in-depth psychological evaluations of individuals presenting with acute psychosis, severe mood disorders, or active suicidal ideation.
• Psychologists will administer evidence-based suicide risk evaluations/assessment/protocol.
• Collaborate with and engage in consultation with psychiatrists and other licensed mental health professionals.
• Engage in other clinical activities as designated by the Regional Behavior Health Director and Chief Psychologist.
• Pay based on Licensure and years of experience

PSYCHOLOGIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be licensed in the state of Mississippi

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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