77 consultants·Biloxi, Mississippi
The role involves conducting comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The psychologist will collaborate with medical personnel to manage patient care and coordinate with military agencies for specialized treatment plans.
**Additional Responsibilities: **
1. Perform targeted assessments based on insights derived from biopsychosocial interviews and psychological screening instruments.
2. Comply with the primary care behavioral health model as outlined in DHAPM 6025.01 and DHAPI 6025.27.
3. Provide evidence-based brief interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address medical conditions with underlying behavioral or psychological concerns.
4. Collaborate effectively with medical personnel within the MTF to ensure integrated patient care.
5. Deliver patient care within primary care settings (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Health, and/or Warrior Operational Medicine Clinics), with potential assignments to specialty clinics on a rotational basis.
6. Undertake any additional healthcare-related responsibilities as dictated by Department of the Air Force Instructions (DAFIs), applicable Department of Defense Instructions (DoDIs), and Medical Group Instructions (MDGIs).
**Qualifications: **
**Minimum Requirements: **
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). -
Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an institution accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). -
Completion of an APA-accredited internship in psychology. -
A minimum of 24 months of practical experience within the last 36 months in delivering evidence-based clinical treatment in an outpatient clinic or hospital. -
Must hold current and valid national and/or state board certification or board eligibility in the relevant clinical specialty. -
Must possess a current, active, unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
If the applicant is unlicensed but a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of an APA-accredited program, they may be eligible for consideration contingent upon obtaining state licensure within 12 months of hire. Failure to secure licensure within this timeframe will result in disqualification for the position.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). -
Ability to successfully pass a government background check and security clearance requirements.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Mississippi often look for licensed master’s-level clinicians, and postings commonly emphasize prior social work experience plus background screening. These roles can be competitive because licensure, clinical experience, and readiness to work with diverse patient needs all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant social work experience before applying.