Staff Psychologist

Job Summary

The incumbent provides evaluation and treatment to a wide range of students presenting to the clinic. Participates in preventative mental health programs as a consultant and leader of workshops. Provides specialized services in at least one major program and crisis/liaison services, including regular intervention with emergency and highly acute situations.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides culturally responsive and identity-informed evaluations, crisis interventions and brief psychotherapies with individuals, couples, families, and groups
• Participates in regular on-call rotation and responds to a variety of urgent and emergent situations in 24-72 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Independently assesses and facilitates Section 12s for individuals at imminent risk to self or others
• Performs specialized tasks and other duties as defined by the Leadership Team
• Supervises psychology trainees, teaches within the training program, and is actively involved in the selection of psychology trainees
• Provides community consultations, groups, workshops, and outreach
• Prepares timely documentation of above activities
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals
• Promotes and supports flourishing across the life span through a developmental lens

Other Functions

• Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements
• Recognizes the impact that racism, oppression, and other systemic inequities have on student access to care
• Collaborates with students to increase their capacity and skill in accessing resources that promote wellbeing and academic success
• Actively participates in the dismantling of systemic oppression as it shapes workplace policies and practices
• Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy. D., or Ed.D. in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent
• Licensure in Massachusetts for practice of psychology (if licensed in another state or not yet licensed, must complete MA license within 1 year of hire)
• Three years of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual and/or bicultural (particularly in Mandarin)
• Experience providing services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Demonstrated skill in addressing acts of discrimination against marginalized groups