Clinical Psychologist IV

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a full-time, licensed, Clinical Psychologist to oversee psychology functions on either one of the hospital’s 2 forensic (court evaluation units) or one of the 12 continuing care units. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ post licensure experience and one or more years of supervisory experience. You will become part of the multi-disciplinary team in this role, as well as join and support the hospital’s relatively large psychology department. You will provide short- and long-term treatment for patients with serious mental illnesses in the continuing care unit, and/or short-term treatment for patients in the forensic unit who are court involved. This is a leadership position with expectations that the successful candidate will supervise students (postdoctoral fellows, APA interns, advanced practicum trainees) and/or staff, as well as oversee at least one hospital-wide committee. WRCH treats patients with serious mental illness (with co-occurring substance use and medical conditions) and forensic involvement. We are a newly constructed, state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital, on well-manicured grounds, in the biotech park area of Worcester, adjacent to the UMass medical school and hospital.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology from school accredited by the American Psychological Association.
At least three years of years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a Licensed Psychologist in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment.
At least one year of supervision over Post-doctoral Psychologists-in-training and/or Psychological Assistants.
Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.
Must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b).
Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in diagnosing and assessing symptoms of mental and emotional disorders, including conducting risk assessments.
Skilled in utilizing various assessment techniques, such as interviews, psychological testing, and neuropsychological screening/testing.
Capable of analyzing historical, observational, interview, and test data to draw conclusions and make informed recommendations.
Knowledgeable in the theory, principles, and practices of psychotherapy, including evidence-based practices.
Experienced in applying motivation principles, behavioral analysis, and reinforcement techniques.
Adept at general report writing and maintaining accurate, confidential records.
Familiar with statistical methods and techniques, including sampling.
Effective in communicating, providing consultation, training, and supervision.
Able to make quick, calm decisions in crisis situations involving emotionally or physically stressed individuals.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in group settings and supervise unlicensed staff and trainees.
Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Conduct admission assessments.
Practice individual and group psychotherapy.
Facilitate community meetings.
Develop treatment planning within a treatment team.
Conduct specialized risk assessments for suicide, fire setting, violence, substance abuse, and referrals to the Independent Forensic Risk Assessment (IFRA) and Mentally Ill/Problematic Sexual Behavior (MI/PSB) evaluation teams.
Assist treatment teams with understanding and following DMH’s Inpatient Clinical Risk (ICR) policy.
Track patients’ forensic statuses and supporting treatment teams in coordinating all needed assessments to support their transition through increased privilege levels leading to hospital discharge.
Complete crisis and acute risk consultation and psychological testing.
Conduct Positive Behavior Support (PBS) patient evaluation and consultation with teams.
Supervise upper-level psychology students (interns and/or post-docs) and/or staff.
Serve as leadership in at least one hospital-wide committee.