Psychologist IV

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Tewksbury, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist IV to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families in an inpatient adult medical setting. In this role, you will provide direct psychological care, including individual and group therapy to adults ages 18+, while leading and coordinating therapy services such as DBT-informed skills groups, substance use treatment, and process-oriented therapy. As the supervising psychologist for interns, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of clinicians through comprehensive training and mentorship. Your contributions as a consultant to multidisciplinary teams will help enhance patient care and foster a collaborative treatment environment.
This position offers the opportunity to serve as a leader in psychological services, coordinating referrals, behavioral crisis management, and trauma-informed interventions. You will also engage in program development, staff education, and hospital-wide initiatives to promote best practices in rehabilitation psychology. If you are passionate about advancing clinical excellence and committed to holistic, patient-centered care, this role is a dynamic platform to make a difference in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of individual psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and social psychology.
• Expertise in neuropsychology, including brain-behavior relationships and appropriate test selection (e.g., WAIS-IV, REY-O, CVLT-II).
• Proficient in motivational and reinforcement techniques and behavioral management/therapy theory.
• Understanding of fundamental problems and mental disorders, with the ability to recognize symptoms in patients aged 19+.
• Ability to integrate and interpret psychological test results and make appropriate recommendations.
• Proficient in supervising and coordinating the activities of professional psychologists and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Strong communication skills for providing clear verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions, act quickly, and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable state and federal laws regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• 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, of which at least one year must have included 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.
• Based on assignment, must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b).
• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing individual and/or group therapy in inpatient medical settings.
• Proven ability to thrive on a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, family, group expressive, milieu and recreational therapy and staff monitoring and escort for adult patients age 18+.
• Provide behavioral management interventions, training, and supervision to the staff of these units and programs in order to implement treatment interventions for adult patients age 18+.
• Assign and track the clinical work (e.g., individual and group therapy; psychodiagnostic assessments) to the clinicians in the psychology department.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on individual evaluations, group treatment work and family interventions.
• Coordinate various group therapy services including but not limited to DBT informed skills group, substance abuse groups, process-oriented groups, and psychological referral services.
• Provide guidance for trauma informed response to critical incidents on units.
• Conduct training programs for staff, students, public and professionals.
• Participate in interviewing, screening and hiring of psychologists and other clinical professional and clinical direct-care staff.
• Participate in staff and hospital-wide meetings.
• Participate in the Rapid Response Team, a behavioral crisis intervention designed to de-escalate patient interactions and prevent Help Calls.
• Prepare and maintain clinical, programmatic and administrative reports and records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team plans for evaluation, treatment and discharge for patients.
• Supervise and evaluate the therapeutic work and research performed by others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

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