Clinical Psychologist Outpatient Psychiatry Worcester, MA
About The Position
UMass Memorial Medical Group, the academic teaching hospital and clinical partner of The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, is inviting applications for a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to serve as a faculty member and outpatient psychotherapist in our outpatient psychiatry service. Clinical Psychologist – Outpatient Psychiatry This is a full-time benefitted position based within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This position offers the opportunity for academic appointment to the Medical School commensurate with experience, as well as academic engagement including teaching, research, and potential for supervising psychology/medical learners. The pursuit of research and/or program development is encouraged. UMMMG Outpatient Psychiatry Services is the primary teaching site for trainees of the UMass Chan Medical School. In addition to our training mission, our clinical mission is to partner with our primary care colleagues to serve the behavioral health needs of the patients who receive their primary care within the UMMH system. In addition to provide evidence-based psychotherapy, psychologists also provide consultation and assist with treatment plan development for patients who may be referred to other locations for treatment. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a Caregiver regardless of title. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial Health the premier health care system of Central and Western Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 14,000 employees, working together as one health care system. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. We are the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, with access to the latest technology, research and clinical trials. UMass Memorial Health is centrally located in Worcester, MA the second largest city in New England and a short distance from Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod.
Requirements
- Requires a Ph.D./Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Requires training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapy models.
Nice To Haves
- Facility in teaching professionals, lay public, consumers, as well as trainees such as medical students, residents, and psychology and social work interns, is desirable.
- Interest in areas of sub-specialization and a desire to grow academically within an area of expertise
Responsibilities
- Conducting diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based assessment for adult outpatient population
- Providing individual and group psychotherapy using focused, evidence-based models of care
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists and social workers, to provide high-quality mental health care.
- Maintaining documentation of patient care in accordance with professional standards and following all specified departmental policies and procedures as well as health and safety regulations
- Supervision of trainees (psychiatry residents, psychology interns, etc.)
- There is an expectation that psychologists receiving an academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will provide academic service outside of their other job duties.
- Enhancing personal professional growth and development through participation in continuing education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
