Dr. Jim Herzog of Jackson was named Vice-Chair of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health in June. Dr. Herzog is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Jackson.
Dr. Herzog received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Creighton University and a master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi. He performed his internship in the Air Force at Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Upon completion of this, Dr. Herzog returned to Mississippi, where he served as staff psychologist at Keesler Untied States Air Force Medical Center in Biloxi for three years. During this time Dr. Herzog focused on stress related problems and behavioral health issues, consulting cardiac and cancer clinics.
After leaving the Air Force, Dr. Herzog moved to Jackson and was employed as the staff Clinical Psychologist at the Jackson Mental Health Center, providing therapy, program consultation, and supervision of the outpatient treatment staff. Currently, his practice involves consultation with the Region 8 Mental Health Services, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation/Disability Services, and Catholic Charities, as well as providing individual therapy and assessment with adults, adolescents, and children.
“We are very excited to have Dr. Herzog serve as Vice-Chair of the Board of Mental Health,” said Ed LeGrand, Mississippi Department of Mental Health Executive Director. “His experience in behavioral health issues is a valuable attribute. His dedication to the people we serve has been unmistakable since he was appointed to the Board in 2008.”
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