Licensed Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Psychologist – Correctional Mental Health

Location: Tutwiler, Mississippi | Onsite

Avento Health is recruiting a Licensed Psychologist for an opportunity in a state prison setting in Tutwiler, Mississippi. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential psychological services to an underserved population while collaborating with a multidisciplinary mental health team.

The Licensed Psychologist will conduct clinical assessments, provide psychological counseling, develop individualized treatment plans, and support crisis intervention services. The position involves working with incarcerated individuals who have a range of behavioral health needs.

This is a fully onsite position with no travel required. A full relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings, clinical interviews, and assessments using available records and clinical findings.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized psychological treatment plans based on patient needs and functioning.
• Conduct regular mental health rounds in segregation and other confined housing areas to assess patient adjustment and treatment needs.
• Provide individual psychological counseling and therapeutic interventions using established psychological principles and techniques.
• Deliver mental health assessments, crisis counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Consult with clinical, medical, educational, chaplaincy, and security personnel regarding behavioral concerns and changes in mental health conditions.
• Support continuity of mental health care through effective communication and collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.



Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of Mississippi.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including at least one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to provide onsite psychological services in a correctional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing psychological or behavioral health services in a correctional or detention setting.

Benefits and Relocation

The benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Full relocation assistance



Equal Employment Opportunity

Avento Health provides equal employment opportunities in recruitment and referral. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and recruitment process.

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