Please note: 40 hours per week, full time Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Days off: Saturday/Sunday

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

• Provides direct clinical service to persons served as the Psychology representative on unit treatment teams; coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conducts psychological assessments and DMH-specific risk assessments, as indicated.
• Supervises and evaluates psychology trainees in their clinical work, including individual and group therapy and psychological assessment.
• Conducts training programs for staff, students, lay public and professionals.
• Participates in interviewing, screening, and hiring of psychologists and other clinical professional and clinical direct-care staff.
• Participates in staff, workgroups and other hospital-wide committees or meetings.
• Serves as coordinator of the group therapy program on his/her assigned treatment unit.
• Provides individual and group therapy.
• Organizes and supervises clinical programs and treatment for adult patients age 19+.
• Provides consultation, supervision, coordination, and liaises with external services such as agencies and practitioners.
• Prepares or maintains clinical, programmatic, and administrative reports and records.
• Provides behavioral management interventions, training, and supervision to the staff to implement treatment interventions for adult patients age 19+.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team plans for evaluation, treatment, and discharge for patients.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles and practice of clinical/rehabilitation psychology, forensic psychological assessment, treatment interventions and planning, and psychological therapy techniques used in clinical practice for adult patient's age 19+.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care to a diverse population with sensitivity to issues of culture and psychosocial context.
• Talent for supervising, planning, and coordinating activities in the role of a professional psychologist with the ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, patients, and outside agencies.
• Familiarity with research methods and techniques in psychology.
• Understanding of fundamental types of psychological difficulties and mental disorders.
• Ability to integrate and interpret results of psychological tests and make appropriate recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of experience and expertise in inpatient care of adult patients with serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team and with other clinicians.
• Ability to recognize medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.
• Thoroughness, independence, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Competence in maintaining accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information; resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Skilled in establishing rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic cultural, economic backgrounds, and/or under physical, emotional stress, or in stressful settings.
• Ability to establish relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians, and staff members.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health. Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.

Learn more:https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

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 and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

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 the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #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 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 candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's 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

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.