Clinical Psychologist

This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration. This Grant is scheduled to expire on: 2028-02-02 SCHEDULE: 40-hr/week position Monday - Friday LOCATION: Family Advocacy Center, 300 Carew Street, Springfield, MA

Qualifications

Doctor of Psychology (required) Certification(s): Licensed Psychologist active in State of Massachusetts (required) Required Work Experience: Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings Preferred Work Experience: Experience working with individuals with trauma histories THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO – up to 30 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health Adoption assistance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Work-life integration Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Director, the Clinical Psychologist provides clinical services to children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma, including child abuse, sexual assault or exploitation, exposure to violence, and/or traumatic grief, in a trauma specialty clinic/child advocacy center (CAC). In addition, we serve clients across the lifespan who have been impacted by attempted homicide or homicide/vehicular homicide. Clinicians provide individual and group therapy and utilize evidence-based, trauma- and grief-focused treatments. The Clinical Psychologist demonstrates a master’s-level knowledge of developmental stages, personality structure and development, behavioral health diagnoses, current treatment modalities, therapeutic processes, ethical guidelines, and a trauma-informed approach to care. The primary function of the Clinical Psychologist is to provide psychotherapeutic treatment to the assigned population. Clinical responsibilities include conducting intakes to obtain patient history information, contributing clinical impressions, making preliminary diagnoses, and participating in the development of interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plans. Treatment often involves collaboration on multiple levels, both within the agency and with external providers, to support children and families in navigating the complex systems they face as a result of trauma (e.g., fellow CAC staff; representatives of state agencies such as the DA’s office and DCF; community-based behavioral health agencies and programs; and community primary care providers). The Clinical Psychologist also participates in outreach and survivor-driven programming to support empowerment and build community resilience. They may also have opportunities to become involved in education and training on trauma-related topics within our student programming and in the larger community. This is a grant funded position through 2/3/2028 Job Responsibilities: 1) Provides age appropriate treatment to patients. 2) Evaluates patients to assess presenting problem, contributing history, and current mental status. 3) Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals. 4) Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established standards consistent with NCQA guidelines. 5) Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by third party payers to secure reimbursement. 6) Conducts meetings with families, significant others and other service providers as delineated in the treatment plan. 7) Provides psychological testing as requested or necessary for assessment or treatment purposes. 8) Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation, and program development. 9) As supported by the Practice Manager or Chief Child Psychiatry, participates in teaching activities and academic activities, which may include the clinical supervision of practicum students, post doctoral students and other clinicians as requested. 10) Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Practice Manager. 11) Observes all health and safety requirements. 12) Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. 13) Management has the right to add or change to the job responsibilities at any time. Skills and Competencies: 1) Knowledge of medical terminology and of healthcare systems 2) Excellent interpersonal skills 3) Excellent communication skills, written and oral 4) Knowledge base related to issues of cultural competence.