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.

About the role

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). The Staff Psychologist participates in onsite and virtual evidence-based trainings and receives support working towards certification in various evidence-based approaches. The role involves implementing high-quality behavioral health care while adhering to the Center for Effective Therapy’s (CET) clinical and operational policies and procedures. Opportunities to join the clinical faculty at CET as part of The Baker Center’s American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited outpatient training clinic, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, are available as staff psychologists demonstrate expertise in evidence-based treatment. Qualifying individuals may be eligible for a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

What you’ll gain

• Realize your potential and the impact of your work on children and adolescents with varying mental health concerns.
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership role, developing, mentoring, and training others while continuing to learn and grow.
• Continuous learning and professional growth through the Baker Center’s commitment to professional training for its staff.
• In-house training from highly experienced professionals to become certified in MATCH ($3,100 value) and PCIT ($4,500 value), plus training in diagnostic interviewing.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a talented, bright, and hard-working team.
• Contribute to CET’s operations and positively impact growth in a culturally sensitive outpatient environment with strong organizational support.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical outpatient services to families seeking psychotherapy using established evidence-based practices.
• Provides supervision to trainees using established frameworks for clinical supervision.
• Consults with clients, school districts, staff, and other practitioners on the use of evidence-based practices across settings.
• Participates in individual and staff supervision meetings and specialty supervision to facilitate professional development.
• Conducts psychodiagnostic assessments and participates in weekly staff meetings and assessment seminars.
• Collaborates with CET leadership in administrative and outreach activities to expand service capacity and reach.
• Conducts educational presentations to outside practitioners, schools, and parent groups.
• Collaborates with external providers to support client care.
• Documents all clinical activities according to professional standards.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision options.
• 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.
• Immediate enrollment into retirement with a 4% company contribution; 4% match after 2 years of employment.
• Opportunities to participate in departmental and organizational improvement committees and activities.