• 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

• Must be licensed or license-eligible 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.

Keywords: Psychologist, Psych, Behavioral Health #INDMS