Clinical Psychologist Eating Disorder Specialist

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Full-time Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Eating Disorders This specialist position in the Child Behavioral Health department will emphasize collaboration with the multi-disciplinary Adolescent Medicine Eating Disorders Clinic as well as working with medically complex cases in our general outpatient child behavioral health clinic. The primary responsibility will be outpatient assessment and treatment of eating disorders and other medical cases. The primary treatment modality in the ED clinic is Family Based Treatment, but a range of therapeutic approaches may be used. Training in the FBT approach will be provided. We take pride in our multidisciplinary team approach to clinical care, which encourages the sharing of perspectives and input both within our clinic, across departments, and with our community partners while working together on challenging cases. In this position, experience providing evidence-based treatment to children and adolescents is required. In addition, this position offers the opportunity for psychologists for a voluntary academic appointment with UMass Medical School-Baystate. Our department is strongly rooted in a creative, academic environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice and is highly engaging for clinicians.

Requirements

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (required)
Psychologist Licensure in the State of Massachusetts (required)
Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings (required)
Knowledge of medical terminology and of healthcare systems
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Knowledge base related to issues of cultural competence.
Doctor of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with Eating Disorder histories (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides age appropriate treatment to patients.
Evaluates patients to assess presenting problem, contributing history, and current mental status.
Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals.
Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established standards consistent with NCQA guidelines.
Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by third party payers to secure reimbursement.
Conducts meetings with families, significant others and other service providers as delineated in the treatment plan.
Provides psychological testing as requested or necessary for assessment or treatment purposes.
Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation, and program development.
As supported by the Practice Manager or Chief Child Psychiatry, participates in teaching activities and academic activities, which may include the clinical supervision of practicum students, post doctoral students and other clinicians as requested.
Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Practice Manager.
Observes all health and safety requirements.
Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Management has the right to add or change to the job responsibilities at any time.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 30 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Adoption assistance
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Work-life integration
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!