Psychologist I

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Psychologist I (0966)

Salary

$66,944.47 - $71,630.58 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9260-0571-20260115hind

Department

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$66,944.47

Agency Maximum Salary

$71,630.58

Preferred Qualifications

Requires licensure as a psychologist in Mississippi.

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, MS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.

About the Position

Fifth-level Behavioral Health professional who provides advanced clinical and behavioral services which may include assessment of behavioral health concerns, individual and group therapy, program development/implementation, and treatment outcome measurement. Under the direct supervision and oversight of an appropriately licensed or certified Behavioral Health professional, individuals in this classification also perform screening assessments of behavioral and emotional functioning, intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for working closely with other professional disciplines such as psychiatry and social services, and they may also serve as members of, or consultants to, interdisciplinary teams. May serve in supervisory roles as based on organizational/facility guidelines and may provide direct supervision to employees in less advanced classifications.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, Ability to maintain confidentiality, and an Advocate for Children.

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Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.) or a related field acceptable to the hiring agency (e.g., DPC), AndLicensure or certification at the Master's level (LPC, LMFT, LM/CSW, L/CMHT, L/CIDDT, L/CAT);And a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral experience.

Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies pr