Psychology Supervisor (Psychologist V)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Taunton State Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health, is hiring a full-time Psychologist V to serve as Psychology Supervisor. The role provides clinical and administrative oversight of the Psychology department and facilitates integration with other clinical services. The supervisor leads and develops psychology and other clinical staff through supervision, training, evaluations, and participation in hiring. The position also carries a caseload and provides psychotherapy, psychological testing, and forensic evaluations. The hospital provides continuing inpatient care to adults with major mental illnesses in a recovery-focused setting. The Psychologist V collaborates with clinical leaders, including the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, and helps ensure comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment, compliance with applicable standards, and high-quality patient care. The position works 40 hours per week on the first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association.
At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional post-doctoral experience as a Licensed Psychologist applying psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment.
At least two years of the required experience must have included supervision of post-doctoral psychologists-in-training and/or psychological associates.
Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.
Knowledge of psychotherapy theory, principles, practices, and therapeutic techniques, including analytic, existential, nondirective, and behavior-modification approaches.
Knowledge of psychological tests and measurement practices used to assess intelligence, aptitude, personality, and related mental and physical traits.
Knowledge of developmental psychology, mental and emotional disorders, psychological research methods, counseling, motivation and reinforcement, interviewing, statistical methods including sampling, and general report writing.
Knowledge of intelligence, aptitude, and personality tests such as the WAIS, WISC, Rorschach, and Thematic Apperception Test.
Ability to recognize symptoms of mental and emotional disorders; analyze psychological data; draw conclusions and make recommendations; and administer, score, and interpret psychological tests.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly, prepare statistical reports, plan training or instruction, work in groups, gather information through observation, questioning, and records review, and make effective presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively, give clear instructions, interact with people under emotional or physical stress, deal tactfully with others, and maintain calm and make decisions in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and accurate records.
Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work, reviewing and evaluating performance, identifying and arranging training, motivating staff, and determining or recommending disciplinary action.
Ability to explain applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards governing unit activities.
Knowledge of supervision principles, practices, and techniques; ability to plan, assign, and coordinate others’ activities.
Based on assignment, eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist under 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b) must be met.
Based on assignment, travel may be required. Employees who use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license or an equivalent license from another state.
Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination status, or applicable required mitigation measures, under the stated regulation.

Nice To Haves

Designated Forensic Psychologist certification is preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred, given the population served.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to Psychology staff.
Evaluate department staff through periodic, regular, and as-needed oral and written performance evaluations.
Participate in recruiting, screening, and hiring clinical staff and ensure they meet professional standards.
Establish and administer orientation and in-service training programs for professional and non-professional personnel.
Provide clinical supervision and administrative oversight of Positive Behavior Support plans.
Supervise the psychological testing program.
Ensure compliance with DMH, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
Serve on and chair hospital committees.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures, and objectives for hospital psychology services.
Review clinical resources and ensure staffing is used efficiently to provide services.
Consult with treatment teams, in conjunction with the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, on interdisciplinary treatment issues and challenging clinical cases.
Integrate psychology with nursing and psychiatry/medical services to support comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment and participation.
Supervise active treatment across disciplines, including individual therapy and on-unit and off-unit groups; oversee group schedules, track attendance, and adjust schedules based on patient needs.
Provide administrative oversight to the MI/PSB (Mentally Ill/Problem Sexual Behavior) program.
Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and group therapy to patients and families as appropriate.
Conduct clinical reviews and risk-management evaluations as appropriate, including assessments of suicide risk, violence toward others, sexual acting-out, and other maladaptive behaviors.
Provide psychological testing, forensic evaluations, and report writing as appropriate.
Work with the Director of Forensic Services to maintain the integrity and distinction between forensic evaluations and mental health treatment.
Supervise training for pre-doctoral and doctoral psychology students and liaise with universities to facilitate training opportunities.
Provide care responsive to the age-related and cultural needs of clients and patients.
Complete mandatory Staff Development classes.
Perform other duties as assigned.