Child Psychologist

Department Willie Price Lab School Job Summary Provides direct clinical services to patients and clients, engages in the full range of psychological services, including assessment (psycho-diagnostic and psychological assessment services), evaluation, consultation and/or psychotherapy to promote the mental health and well‑being of patients. Job Description Performs patient psycho-diagnostic, psychological assessments and evaluations. Identifies patient psychological disorders and emotional patterns to understand and predict behavior. Provides professional mental health counseling to students in the form of individual, group, and couples therapy. Develops, implements, and monitors individual and group psychological treatment programs with clinical staff and physicians. Completes clinical treatment reports in accordance with department guidelines. Provides crisis intervention services for students experiencing a psychological emergency. Maintains confidential records. Coordinates and supervises clinical activities of assigned trainees. Job Responsibilities The Child Psychologist supports the center by helping manage daily activities for assigned children while delivering high‑quality developmental and psychological services. This includes conducting comprehensive evaluations using standardized measures, observation, and caregiver interviews, and communicating results and recommendations to families in a compassionate, culturally responsive manner. The psychologist collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and educators to ensure coordinated care, prepares clear, timely evaluation reports, maintains accurate documentation, and provides supervision and guidance to staff and graduate assistants to support strong clinical practice throughout the program. Education Qualifications PhD (Required) Experience Relevant experience: 6 Years (Required) Compensation $62,441.60 - $93,641.60 EEO Statement The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Background Check Statement The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. #J-18808-Ljbffr