Licensed Psychologist Position at Mississippi State Hospital

Licensed Psychologist Position

Mississippi State Hospital has a position for a licensed psychologist for the adult chemical dependency units (male and female). The philosophy of treatment for the chemical dependency units is to provide individualized, person-centered, trauma-informed care for a culturally diverse population of persons who have alcohol and/or other drug-related problems. It is desirable for interested candidates to have a background in providing DBT. This position also includes participation in the provision of licensed supervision to residents in our APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program.

Mississippi State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the Department of Mental Health and each facility to recruit, employ and promote qualified employees without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability or political affiliation. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which provides a clear mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Mississippi State Hospital is a publicly funded behavioral health program under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. The hospital is located on a 350-acre campus in Whitfield, MS, 15 miles southeast of Jackson, the state capital. Mississippi State Hospital operates 476 hospital beds and is accredited by the Joint Commission. The program also includes 379 licensed nursing home beds.

Interested candidates may contact Amy Baskin, Ph.D. for further information (601) 351-8010.