Staff Psychologist Adolescent Acute Residential & Partial Programs

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

1d•$69,597 - $101,202•Onsite

About The Position

McLean Hospital, America’s top ranked freestanding psychiatric hospital, is inviting applications for a full-time Staff Psychologist at the McLean Adolescent Acute Residential and Partial Hospital Programs located at McLean SouthEast in Middleborough. The Staff Psychologist will join the collaborative multidisciplinary team to engage in direct clinical work, supervision and training, psychological assessment, and research. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the overarching treatment modality used to treat patients experiencing a variety of psychiatric and psychosocial challenges, including suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, psychosis, and trauma reactivity. As the primary clinician assigned to a caseload of patients, the Staff Psychologist will provide individual therapy, lead family meetings, and complete case management responsibilities. They will be involved in supervising psychology practicum students, interns, and fellows, and support the training and consultation offered to trainees, colleagues, and at times broader audiences. The psychologist may provide occasional consultation and coverage at the McLean SouthEast Adolescent Inpatient Program. Salary and recruitment package in accordance with Hospital policies, and a Harvard Medical School appointment at the academic rank of Lecturer, Instructor or Assistant Professor (full or part time) will be contingent on meeting the requirements for an HMS appointment and candidate qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae along with the names and email addresses of three references by email to: Dr. Denice Cronin at [email protected] and the Registrar and Professional Staff Office at [email protected].

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Psychology from an accredited school of psychology.
Requires valid Massachusetts licensure or license eligibility appropriate to clinical discipline.
Applicants who are license-eligible or in the process of becoming licensed in Massachusetts may be considered.
Experience with patient and staff consultation, DBT or other evidence-based practices, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents, and/or families.

Nice To Haves

Up to one year of preferred experience in providing supervision, completing psychological testing, and/or engaging in research responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Active participation in a muti-disciplinary treatment team.
Assisting patients and families with identifying and reaching short-term treatment goals to be addressed in acute care settings.
Leading therapeutic groups.
Collaborating with patients, families, outpatient providers, schools, and state agencies to develop comprehensive crisis and disposition plans.
Educating family members and staff on mental health disorders and evidence-based treatments.
Documenting patient psychosocial evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Protecting healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
Attendance at clinical rounds up to four times weekly, in addition to weekly clinician consultation team.
Participation in weekly individual supervision.
Engaging in research opportunities and supporting the program and earlier career staff in developing and submitting publications.
Performing psychological assessment focusing on diagnostic clarification and providing individualized recommendations for complex clinical presentations.