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Vandalia, Missouri

Full-Time Clinical Psychologist Opportunity! (82443)

PsychologistNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Vandalia - Women's Eastern Rcpn, Diag & Correctional Ctr - VANDALIA, MO 63382Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Doctoral DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportCenturion is proud to partner with the Missouri Department of Corrections to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

We are currently seeking a full-time Psychologist to join our team at Women's Eastern Reception Diagnostic Center in Vandalia, Missouri. The Psychologist provides psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients in an assigned facility.

The Psychologist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.

Qualifications Ph. D or Psy.

D in Psychology from an accredited institution required Active clinical psychologist license in Missouri or the ability to obtain Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screen, and obtain agency security clearance Experience in a forensic correctional environment preferred We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. To learn more, please contact Natelie Blasius natelie@teamcenturion.com 928-249-1930

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist provides psychological leadership, consultation, and direct clinical services to patients within a correctional facility. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat various mental and emotional disorders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited institution and possess an active clinical psychologist license in Missouri. Applicants must also be able to pass a background investigation, drug screen, and security clearance.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentTreatment planningMental health counselingClinical leadershipForensic psychologyMultidisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionDiagnostic evaluation

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 30% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,745 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Vandalia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k
Median resident rent
$814/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays