Psychologist

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Job Summary

Job Description

McLean Hospital, America's top ranked freestanding psychiatric hospital, is inviting applications for a half-time (20 hours/week) Staff Psychologist in the McLean Hospital School Consultation Service within the Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Department at McLean Hospital, located in Cambridge, MA. The position will include a concurrent faculty appointment as an Instructor in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

McLean School Consultation Services (SCS) is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians with expertise in child and adolescent mental health. Our program is dedicated to empowering schools, organizations, and their communities to promote the positive mental health of their students. We are committed to expanding the reach of evidence-based interventions for youth and eliminating obstacles to effective mental health support. We accomplish this by translating strategies we use in our McLean treatment clinics for use in school, home, and community-based settings.

Salary and recruitment package in accordance with Hospital policies, and a Harvard Medical School appointment will be contingent on meeting the requirements for an HMS appointment and candidate qualifications including Massachusetts license.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in clinical, school or counseling psychology from an accredited university or school of psychology. Completion of postdoctoral training preferred.

Current licensure (or license eligible) in Massachusetts Completion of an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and have a strong background in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Experience in consultation and/or working in schools is preferred. Strong expertise in DBT preferred. Familiarity with complementary evidence-based treatments such as ACT, PCIT, SPACE, behavioral parent training models.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The staff psychologist will provide consultative and training services on evidence-based mental health practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT), school and camp/afterschool, and other youth-serving organizational settings. Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other care providers to coordinate and implement consultative services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultations, and program development and evaluation efforts. Provide educational trainings to school and organizational personnel and caregivers about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Assist in developing new program materials and/or services. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding patient care and privacy (e.g., HIPAA, licensing standards). Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae along with the names and addresses of three references by email to: Yudelki Firpo-Perretti, PhD, Program Director, School Consultation Program, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478, Email: yfirpo-perretti@mgb.org and the Registrar and Professional Staff Office at rpsomclean@mgb.org

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. We are 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. A member of Mass General Brigham.

Email: yfirpo-perretti@mgb.org

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The salary range for this position is $2,080 to $3,120,000 annually . At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, along with recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite candidates to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of their potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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