Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow will plan and execute clinical studies, implement and modify experimental protocols, and perform data analyses. The Fellow will interpret experimental results, prepare and write manuscripts in conjunction with principal investigators, and present research findings at sectional and national meetings. Additionally, the Fellow will assist in general clinical functions of the department as part of ongoing training. The position involves maintaining accurate records, documenting case formulations, assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes. Responsibilities include providing treatment services and clinical assessment (20 hours/week), attending multidisciplinary team meetings, participating in clinical case consultation meetings, and gaining expertise in evidence-based practices and culturally responsive care. The Fellow will also participate in mentored scholarly or research activities.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Completion of a full-time APA/CPA accredited clinical internship
• Completion and defense of doctoral dissertation prior to start date
• Extensive knowledge of clinical assessment and psychotherapy
• Knowledge and skills in trauma-informed care.
• Ability to apply past clinical training in case conceptualization to the needs of individual clients
• Strong track record for commitment to culturally responsive care
• Skills in clinical documentation and timely completion of administrative tasks related to clinical care (e.g., notes, billing).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel from various specialties.
• Must demonstrate motivation to contribute strongly to clinical programs as well as to develop personal skills relevant to independent work in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and document case formulations, assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes in a timely, concise, and clear manner.
• Provide treatment services and clinical assessment (20 hours / week), including individual and group psychotherapy, affidavit writing, and psychological assessment.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings in assigned clinics.
• Actively participate in clinical case consultation meetings.
• Gain clinical expertise in evidence-based practices and culturally responsive care.
• Develop clinical expertise in specialty populations served in assigned clinics.
• Participate in mentored scholarly or research activities, such as serving as a study therapist or assessor, conducting data analysis, co-authoring manuscripts, or submitting for external funding.
• Plan and execute clinical studies.
• Implement and modify experimental protocols.
• Perform data analyses.
• Interpret experimental results, prepare and write manuscripts in conjunction with principal investigators.
• Present research findings at sectional and national meetings.
• Assist in general clinical functions of the department as part of ongoing training.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, pharmacy
• discretionary annual bonuses
• merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

What This Job Offers

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