Testing Psychologist

Baker Center for Children and Families • Waltham, MA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Baker Center for Children and Families promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Testing Psychologist provides high-quality psychological testing to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22. The Testing Psychologist will work in collaboration with a highly trained team of evidence-based practice clinicians to empower neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families to understand the child's cognitive, social-emotional, and academic profile. The Testing Psychologist provides high-fidelity cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation and testing services to children ages 2-22 presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including ADHD, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities/dyslexia, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as medical and neurological conditions, and other challenges. Qualifying individuals are eligible for a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and the academic rank for this appointment is expected to be at the Instructor level. Regular teaching would be expected with this academic appointment.

Requirements

• Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts required.
• Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or School Psychology.
• Completion of APA-accredited internship.
• Completion of postdoctoral fellowship.
• Experience conducting early childhood, cognitive, educational, developmental, and neuropsychological testing.
• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Work, and experience working with electronic medial/health records (EMR/EHR).

Nice To Haves

• Specialty training and/or experience in neuropsychology preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP and SPACE Treatment) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conducts approximately 10 comprehensive assessments per month.
• Provides assessment, diagnosis, and empirically supported treatment planning to patients.
• Clearly and empathically communicates assessment findings to family members, patients, and referral sources.
• Completes all reports and clinical documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with American Psychological Association professional standards, and in compliance with current policies.
• Attends required meetings and adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Provides crisis evaluation and safety planning as needed.
• Provides consultation services as needed.
• Provides training and/or education about cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation to parents, other laypersons, providers, policymakers, or others as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options
• 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes
• Immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment.
• Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.

What This Job Offers

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