Clinical Psychologist (Tewksbury)

Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamic and skilled Clinical Psychologist IV to play an essential role in providing highly skilled direct clinical psychology services to patients in an inpatient adult medical population. This position involves being the coordinator for the group therapy services and facilitating various group therapy services including but not limited to dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) informed skills group, substance abuse groups, process-oriented groups. You will also formulate behavioral treatment plans for the patients as well as the treatment interventions (i.e., Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, and Behavioral Crisis Management). You'll play a crucial role in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care. Additionally, you'll serve on the Rapid Response Team to de-escalate behavioral crises and prevent Help Calls.

This opportunity is perfect for a clinical psychologist passionate about collaborative patient care, mentorship, and flexibility. As a DPH employee, you will advance quality public health and health care services and work with patients most impacted by health inequities and structural racism. As the supervising psychologist for our APA-accredited clinical psychology internship, you will train and mentor future clinicians, enhance patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration, and provide comprehensive supervision, consultation, and education to doctoral interns. You will also be pivotal in fostering a trauma-informed approach to critical incidents, and guide training programs for staff and professionals. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

As the supervising psychologist for doctoral interns for our APA accredited clinical psychology internship, you will be instrumental in training and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. Your contributions as a consultant to multidisciplinary teams will help enhance patient care and foster a collaborative treatment environment. If you are passionate about advancing clinical excellence and committed to holistic, patient-centered care, this role is a dynamic platform to make a difference in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting.

Please Note : This position works 40 hours per week, during the day shift. Regular days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :

Provide individual, couples, family, group expressive, milieu and recreational therapy and staff monitoring for adult patients age 18+.

Provide behavioral management interventions, training, and supervision to the staff of these units and programs in order to implement treatment interventions for adult patients age 18+.

Assign and track the clinical work (e.g., individual and group therapy; psychodiagnostic assessments) to the clinicians in the psychology department.

Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on individual evaluations, group treatment work and family interventions.

Coordinate various group therapy services including but not limited to DBT informed skills group, substance abuse groups, process-oriented groups, and psychological referral services.

Provide guidance for trauma informed response to critical incidents on units.

Conduct training programs for staff, students, public and professionals.

Participate in interviewing, screening and hiring of psychologists and other clinical professional and clinical direct-care staff.

Participate in staff and hospital-wide meetings.

Participate in the Rapid Response Team, a behavioral crisis intervention designed to de-escalate patient interactions and prevent Help Calls.

Prepare and maintain clinical, programmatic and administrative reports and records.

Participate in multidisciplinary team plans for evaluation, treatment and discharge for patients.

Supervise and evaluate the therapeutic work and research performed by others.

Required Qualifications :

Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of individual psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and social psychology.

Expertise in neuropsychology, including brain-behavior relationships and appropriate test selection (e.g., WAIS-IV, REY-O, CVLT-II).

Proficient in motivational and reinforcement techniques and behavioral management / therapy theory.

Understanding of fundamental problems and mental disorders, with the ability to recognize symptoms in patients aged 19+.

Ability to integrate and interpret psychological test results and make appropriate recommendations.

Proficient in supervising and coordinating the activities of professional psychologists and maintaining effective working relationships.

Strong communication skills for providing clear verbal and written instructions.

Ability to make decisions, act quickly, and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.

Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable state and federal laws regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience providing group therapy and individual therapy in inpatient medical settings.

Proven ability to thrive on a multidisciplinary team.

Supervise doctoral intern students for APA accredited internship.

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Pre-Hire Process :

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http : / / www.mass.gov / hhs / cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines.

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Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements :

Applicants must have a Doctorate in Psychology from school accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Applicants must also have at least three years of years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a Licensed Psychologist in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment, of which (B) at least one year must have included supervision over Post-doctoral Psychologists-in-training and / or Psychological Assistants.

Special Requirements :

Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.

Based on assignment, must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b).

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidates years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (Regulation) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

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