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Staff Psychologist
Waltham, MA / Boston, MA
Job Description
Staff Psychologist
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
Job Title: Staff Psychologist
Department/Program Title: Center for Effective Therapy
Summary of position (no more than 500 characters): Reporting to the Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Services, the Staff Psychologist will provide high quality behavioral health treatment to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22, utilizing evidence-based practices (EBP). Our mission is to take what we know works from science and to bring it into our community in the most widely accessible way.
The Staff Psychologist will participate in onsite and virtual evidence-based trainings and receive support working towards certification in various evidence-based approaches. The Staff Psychologist will participate in weekly seminars, supervision, and consultation meetings are core aspects of setting all clinicians up for success and fostering our community of lifelong learners dedicated to increasing access to high quality children’s behavioral health care.
While the Staff Psychologist role will begin as a primarily clinical and direct service position, opportunities to supervise doctoral students and build out new service lines will become available with demonstrated success and performance in the clinical role. We have a strong commitment to promoting the professional development of our staff and provide free, in-house training opportunities as well as free monthly continuing education seminars. Opportunities to join the clinical faculty at CET as part of BCCFs APA-accredited outpatient training clinic, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, are available as staff psychologists demonstrate expertise in evidence-based treatment. Qualifying individuals are eligible for a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Essential duties:
- Provide direct clinical outpatient services to families seeking psychotherapy using established evidence-based practices.
- Provide supervision to trainees using established frameworks for clinical supervision.
- Consult to established clients, school districts and staff, and other practitioners on the use of evidence-based practices across a variety of settings.
- Participate in individual and staff supervision meetings and any specialty supervision meetings to facilitate professional development.
- Conduct psychodiagnostic assessments and participate in weekly staff meeting and assessment seminar.
- Collaborate with the CET leadership in administrative and outreach activities to increase the capacity and reach of CECT services.
- Conduct educational presentations to outside practitioners, schools, and parent groups.
- Collaborate with external providers to support the care of clients.
- Document all clinical activities according to professional standards.
Education:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology and Massachusetts Psychologist/Health Service Provider licensure.
- Completion of an APA accredited internship.
- Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices, (e.g., CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP and SPACE Treatment) are especially beneficial.
- 1-2 years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred.
- Experience developing and running therapeutic and/or education programs for children preferred.
- Experience educating and coaching caregivers in 1:1 and/or group settings preferred.
- Experience working with electronic medical/health records (EMR/EHR).
- CANS certification, or eligibility to complete CANS training.
- Ability to learn and utilize evidence-based practices.
- Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to analyze and utilize outcomes from data, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Impeccable integrity and commitment to excellence.
- Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong basic computer skills, including email, internet, and Office 365.
Logistics
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
License/Certification: PhD/PsyD
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Open Date: 12/1/23
Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid
Benefits
We offer 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. We offer opportunities to get involve in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
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Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Baker Center for Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$80,000 - $100,000
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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