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

• Provide clinical supervision to the Psychology staff, the Clinical Social Worker D, and Occupational Therapist III.
• Evaluate the performance of the psychology department staff through oral and written evaluations periodically, on a regular basis and on an as needed basis.
• Participate in the recruiting, screening and hiring of clinical staff and ensure that they meet professional standards.
• Participates in establishing and administering orientation and in-service training programs for both professional and non-professional personnel.
• Provide clinical supervision and administrative oversight of Positive Behavior Support plans.
• Provide clinical supervision of the psychological testing program.
• Ensure compliance with all DMH, CMS, & Joint Commission standards.
• Serve as a member and chairs hospital committees.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of policies, procedures, and objectives relating to clinical services within the hospital.
• Review existing clinical resources and ensure maximum efficiency of staffing for the provision of services.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, provide consultation to treatment teams regarding interdisciplinary treatment issues and challenging clinical cases.
• Participate in the integration with the disciplines of psychology, social work and rehabilitation with the nursing and psychiatry/medical department to ensure comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment and participation.
• Provide clinical supervision regarding active treatment in the facility across all disciplines: including individual therapy, on unit groups, and off unit groups. Provides clinical supervision regarding the group schedule, tracks group attendance, and adjusts the schedule as needed based upon an assessment of the clinical needs of the patient population.
• Provide administrative oversight to the MI/PSB (mentally Ill/Problem Sexual Behavior) program.
• Provide counseling, psychotherapy and group therapy to patients and families as appropriate.
• Provides clinical reviews and risk management evaluations as appropriate. Assesses patients for risk of suicide, violently acting against others, sexually acting out, engaging in other maladaptive behaviors as appropriate.
• Provide psychological testing, forensic evaluations, and report writing as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

License and/or Certification Requirements:

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

About Taunton State Hospital:

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients' discharge back to the community.

Learn more about our important work: Taunton State Hospital | Mass.gov


DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.


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 Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at the Customer Service line-1-800-510-4122, select Option # 4.

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 a school accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Applicants must also have at least four years of years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional post-doctoral 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 two years must have included supervision over Post-doctoral Psychologists-in-training and /or Psychological Associates.

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.