Primary Care Psychologist – Mississippi

Overview

This Primary Care Psychologist – Mississippi opportunity is a full-time, in-person role embedded within a federal medical treatment facility along the Gulf Coast region. The position follows the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and focuses on brief, evidence-based treatment delivered in coordination with primary care providers.

Unlike disability evaluation roles, this is an active treatment position. You will provide short-term, structured behavioral interventions within a primary care clinic environment, working alongside physicians and medical staff.

This role is well suited for a clinical or counseling psychologist who values integrated care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistent weekday hours without call, weekends, or holiday coverage.

Position Details

Location: Gulf Coast region of Mississippi
Facility Type: Federal medical treatment facility … Primary Care Behavioral Health model
Schedule: Monday–Friday … 9 hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with one-hour lunch
Call: None
Weekends: None
Holidays: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Patient Population: Active-duty service members, military families, and retirees

Benefits & Coverage

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account options
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Annual CME stipend
• License and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial interviews and targeted psychological assessments
• Provide evidence-based brief interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT)
• Deliver behavioral health care within primary care clinics (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and specialty rotations)
• Collaborate directly with physicians and medical staff
• Assist with screening, triage, and prioritization of behavioral health concerns
• Provide patient education regarding behavioral and medical conditions
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with military and community agencies
• Follow Department of Defense and federal clinical practice guidelines
• Maintain documentation in accordance with federal standards

Qualifications

Required:
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
• Graduate of an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship
• Minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 36 months providing evidence-based outpatient treatment
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license in any U.S. state, DC, or U.S. territory
• Board certified or board eligible in specialty area
• AHA or ARC BLS certification
• Ability to pass a federal background check/security clearance

Conditional Consideration:
• Recent graduates (within 12 months) of an APA-accredited doctoral program may be considered contingent upon obtaining licensure within 12 months of hire

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing firm focused on transparency and steady communication.

You will work directly with a recruiter who sets expectations clearly, guides you through credentialing and federal onboarding requirements, and remains responsive throughout the process.

Our approach is structured and relationship-driven … clear communication, realistic timelines, and consistent follow-through.

Application Process

• Submit your application online
• If aligned, a recruiter contacts you for an initial screening
• Your profile is presented directly to the facility
• You interview with the hiring team
• Credentialing and security clearance begin upon mutual agreement
• Start date is confirmed once all requirements are satisfied

If you are seeking a structured, integrated behavioral health role within a federal primary care setting in Mississippi, this Primary Care Psychologist – Mississippi opportunity offers meaningful clinical work in a collaborative environment.