Molly S. Clark, PhD
Specialties: Family Medicine, Health Psychology, Psychology
Gender: Female
Biography: Molly Clark is currently a tenured Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). She received her doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi, completed her residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and fellowship in Health Psychology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She also holds an appointment in the Department of Human Behavior and Psychiatry at the UMMC.
My Approach to Healthcare
Providing a welcoming and affirming space for my patients is important to me. I attempt to approach everyone with a manner in which I would want to be treated. I fully recognize that I may not be able to help with each and every concern, but I will do my level best to connect you to someone who can help.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Psychologist |
| Graduate School: | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Graduate School: | University of Missouri |
| Graduate School: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Southern Mississippi |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Resrch & Tching Center, University of MS Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2021 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of MS Medical Center | 07/2007 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Professional Psychology Board Certification | 02/2014 - Present |
| Licensure, MS Board of Licensure | 2007 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Trailblazer Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2026 |
| Gavel Award, MS Psychological Association | 2025 |
| Mid-Career Award, STFM Behavioral Science Collaborative | 2025 |
| UMMC Diversity and Inclusion Champion Certificate Program, UMMC | 2020 |
| The Impact Award, The Forum on Behavioral Health/STFM | 2017 |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Behavioral Educators Fellowship, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine | 2012 |
| American Psychological Association Early Career Psychologist Travel Award, American Psychological Association | 2012 |
| MPA Legislative Advocacy Certificate of Appreciation, Mississippi Psychological Association | 2011 |
| MPA Service Certificate of Appreciation, Mississippi Psychological Association | 2011 |
| UMMC Leadership Class, University of MS Medical Center | 2010 |
| Judy E. Hall Early Career Psychologist Award, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology | 2010 |
| Bill Schafer Memorial Scholarship, University of Southern Mississippi | 2004 |
| Graduate Counsel Student Representative, USM Department of Education and Psychology | 2003 |
| Counseling Psychology-Member, USM Department of Education and Psychology | 2002 |
| Counseling Association of Masters Students-President, USM Department of Education and Psychology | 2001 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society, University of Southern Mississippi | 1999 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi Honors College, University of Southern Mississippi | 1998 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi Leadership Scholarship, University of Southern Mississippi | 1998 |
| Behavioral Science Impact Award, The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine |