Staff Psychologist

Mass General Brigham • Belmont, CA

2d • $69,597 - $101,202 • Hybrid

About The Position

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care. All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. Mclean Alcohol, Drug, Addition Treatment Program (ADATP) outpatient program provides individualized care designed to address the mental, physical, and spiritual components of addictive disorders by integrating evidence-based treatment models with 12-step and other self-help resources. Our multidisciplinary team consists of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners that offer individual and group therapy. The Licensed Psychologist is accountable/responsible for the day-to-day treatment, management, disposition, and aftercare plan for his/her assigned patients with particular attention to taking responsibility for the prudent use of clinical resources. The Psychologist position requires flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills both with internal and external customers, the ability to function independently and collaborate effectively with other staff.

Requirements

• Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology required or Doctor of Psychology Child Psychology required
• Psychologist [MA] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• experience in consultation with patients and staff, evidence-based practices (e g , CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT) and clinical intervention with children and/or adolescents, and presenting to large and small audiences
• Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong quantitative analytical abilities.
• Ability to recognize medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.
• Proficient in therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to work in team-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple demands as well as to manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 year preferred experience in supervising psychology trainees

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and formulation of the patient's needs in order to develop and update the patient's plan of care.
• Responsibility for the timely completion of a Treatment Plan, Progress Notes and other medical record documentation that will satisfy clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide direct clinical services. Provide clinical services to patients as appropriate, according to the age or the patient Provide clinical services to family members, as indicated.
• Coordinate the delivery of services by internal and external providers and the patient's program-based multidisciplinary treatment team
• Act as primary liaison with family and significant others, referrers and community agencies and professionals to develop a timely and comprehensive discharge plan that includes access to services for patient and, where appropriate, family members
• Collaborate with the Program/Medical Director to mange the patient's care in a manner that is both clinically and fiscally sound. When necessary, be the designated contact with managed care organizations.
• Ensure the timely completion of all documentation and other required paperwork needed to facilitate patient evaluation, transition and billing (e.g., treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, psychosocial assessment, signed releases, patient care referral forms, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to his/her professional growth and competency in order to enhance patient care and job performance.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the program, the hospital and, where appropriate, his/her clinical department through teamwork, cooperation and participation in problem solving activities, training of new hires, and staff supervision.

What This Job Offers

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