Lead Staff Psychologist

Position Function:

The Lead Staff Psychologist is located in the MSU-Meridian Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic and reports to the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Head of the Division of Education. The Lead Staff Psychologist is primarily responsible for providing high-quality clinical services-including assessment diagnosis and individual and group therapy to children adolescents and adults in the addition to direct service the Lead Staff Psychologist provides supervision for graduate students interns and other psychologists as part of the Clinics role as a training site. The position also contributes to program development quality assurance and the integration of telehealth services to expand access to care.

Salary Grade:17

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide empirically supported assessment and intervention services including intake
evaluations psychological testing diagnosis and treatment planning for children
adolescents and adults in the community.
individual family and group therapy based on clinical need with referral to
community resources when long-term treatment is indicated.
3. Provide crisis intervention safety assessments and referrals as needed to ensure client
well-being.
4. Incorporate telehealth as an extension of clinical service delivery to expand access for
clients.
5. Provide clinical supervision and oversight for graduate students interns and other
psychologists within the Clinics training model.
6. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with legal ethical and
professional standards.
7. Participate in Clinic staff meetings continuing education activities supervision and
other professional development opportunities.
8. Engage in outreach and psychoeducational programming for community partners (e.g.
presentations workshops trainings) to promote mental health awareness and support
prevention efforts.
9. Serve on Division College or University committees as appropriate.
10. Support program development and quality assurance initiatives within the Clinic
including refinement of policies procedures and clinical services.
11. Maintain professional licensure requirements including compliance wth continuing
education standards.
12. Perform other duties as assigned that align with the mission of the Clinic and the
University.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program conferred no later than the date of hire.
Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist with the Mississippi Board of Psychology. If license-eligible full licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Demonstrated experience providing psychological assessment diagnosis and treatment for children adolescents and/or adults.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with clients students faculty staff and community partners.
Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to professional standards of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensed Psychologist in the State of Mississippi at the time of hire.
Experience providing clinical supervision.
Experience delivering psychological services via telehealth platforms.
Training or experience in crisis intervention safety/risk assessment and short-term stabilization services.
Demonstrated ability to engage in outreach workshops or psychoeducational programming for community groups.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards.
Interest in contributing to program development quality improvement and accreditation readiness within a clinic or training setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychological assessment diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan.
2. Skill in providing individual family and group therapy for a range of presenting concerns.
3. Ability to provide effective clinical supervision to graduate students interns and provisionally licensed psychologists.
4. Knowledge of ethical and legal standards of practice in psychology including HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
5. Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations including risk and safety assessments.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear documentation and communicate effectively with clients colleagues and community partners.
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinic environment.
8. Proficiency with electronic health record systems and telehealth service delivery.
9. Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintenance of licensure standards.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is typically performed in an office or clinical setting.
Some Saturday or evening hours may be required.
No or very limited physical effort required; occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds may be necessary.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Occasional travel may be required for professional development or community outreach presentations.
Ability to use standard office and clinical equipment including computers for electronic health records and telehealth services.

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