Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow in Evidence Based Youth Psych

Judge Baker Children's Center • Boston, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center) promotes the mental health of children and families through research, intervention, training, and policy. The postdoctoral fellow provides outpatient services to children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, disruptive behavior, and other emotional or behavioral problems. The fellow receives training and supervision in evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy, with potential certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with anxiety, depression, trauma, or conduct problems (MATCH-ADTC). The fellow also supports community outreach and development of additional clinical service lines, such as group programming. Consistent supervision is provided to meet Massachusetts psychology licensure requirements during the fellowship year. Appointment as a fellow at Harvard Medical School is available to a qualified successful applicant.

Requirements

• Completed Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited academic program.
• Completed an APA- or CPA-approved internship.
• Experience supervising or training clinicians in evidence-based methods.
• Experience giving professional presentations.
• Clinical training and experience in CBT for childhood depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress, and/or behavioral parent training for childhood disruptive behavioral disorders.
• Submit a cover letter and recent CV.
• Submit a de-identified assessment report, such as a psychodiagnostics or neuropsychological report.
• Submit a de-identified treatment report, such as a treatment plan or treatment summary.
• Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly by the writers to [email protected].

Nice To Haves

• Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Potential certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or MATCH-ADTC.
• Appointment as a fellow at Harvard Medical School is available for a qualified successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct semi-structured assessments of children ages 2–22 using the K-SADS diagnostic interview.
• Maintain a diverse caseload of approximately 22 child and adolescent clients.
• Provide evidence-based treatment for children and families, such as MATCH, PCIT, and TF-CBT.
• Work with caregivers to enhance the efficacy of treatment services.
• Use progress-monitoring tools to assess treatment efficacy and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with collateral contacts in the best interest of clients.
• Co-supervise graduate- and undergraduate-level trainees.
• Assist the Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Services with outreach to community organizations, school districts, and pediatricians.
• Assist with program development for additional clinical service lines, such as group programming.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision insurance options.
• 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.
• Immediate enrollment in retirement benefits, with a 4% company contribution and a match of up to 4% after two years of employment.
• Opportunities to participate in department and organization improvement committees and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree