Staff Psychologist

About the role

The Baker Center for Children and Families (Judge Baker Children's Center) is dedicated to enhancing the mental health of children and families through integrated research, intervention, training, and policy. The Staff Psychologist reports to the Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Services and provides high-quality behavioral health treatment using evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical outpatient services to families seeking psychotherapy using established evidence-based practices.
• Supervise trainees using established frameworks for clinical supervision.
• Consult to established clients, school districts, and staff on the use of evidence-based practices across various settings.
• Participate in individual and staff supervision meetings and any specialty supervision meetings to facilitate professional development.
• Conduct psychodiagnostic assessments and participate in weekly staff meetings and assessment seminars.
• Collaborate with CET leadership in administrative and outreach activities to enhance service capacity and reach.
• Conduct educational presentations to outside practitioners, schools, and parent groups.
• Collaborate with external providers to support client care.
• Document all clinical activities according to professional standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 such as CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP, and SPACE Treatment is beneficial.
• One to two years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred.
• Experience developing and running therapeutic and/or educational programs for children is preferred.
• Experience educating and coaching caregivers in 1:1 and/or group settings is 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 company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment.
• Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.

Logistics

• License/Certification: Massachusetts Psychologist/Health Service Provider Licensure in good standing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. 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.