Psychologist IV-Leader of Behavioral Health Services

The schedule is 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday. The Saturday/Sunday day-off schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Weekend schedules may be incorporated on an ad-hoc basis.

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

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for Behavioral Health Services across all pediatric and adolescent inpatient programs.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate behavioral health staff, including psychologists, interns, and trainees, to ensure high-quality therapeutic and assessment services.

• Deliver direct psychological care, including individual therapy, competency evaluations, risk assessments, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

• Lead crisis intervention efforts for patients at risk of self-harm, harm to others, or acute behavioral escalation, coordinating closely with medical and emergency teams.

• Conduct, interpret, and integrate comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized cognitive, emotional, and developmental instruments.

• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans, assign clinical diagnoses, and ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and utilization review standards.

• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to clinical and direct-care staff on evidence-based behavioral interventions and psychological best practices.

• Manage and supervise the department's delivery of psychotherapy and psychological testing, ensuring alignment with clinical standards and patient needs.

• Represent Behavioral Health Services in interdepartmental and hospital-wide committees, workgroups, and strategic planning initiatives.

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, documentation, reporting, and external partnerships to support program operations and continuity of care for patients and families.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of psychotherapy and counseling theories, principles, and practices across diverse modalities, including analytic, existential, nondirective, and behavior modification techniques.
• Strong understanding of developmental psychology and its application to pediatric and adolescent behavioral health care.
• Proficient in conducting, interpreting, and integrating psychological assessments using standardized instruments (e.g., WAIS, WISC, Rorschach, TAT) to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and personality traits.
• In-depth knowledge of mental health disorders, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based strategies for supporting behavioral change and treatment adherence.
• Skilled in clinical interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and application of psychological theory to individual and group settings.
• Knowledgeable in test construction, measurement theory, and statistical methods for psychological research and assessment.
• Experienced in preparing accurate, compliant clinical documentation, reports, and evaluations that meet legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to pediatric and adolescent populations, including inpatient or rehabilitation settings, with advanced training in specialized areas such as trauma-focused therapy or neuropsychology for autism spectrum disorders.
• Strong expertise in evidence-based therapeutic modalities for children and adolescents, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and play therapy, applied to support diverse mental health needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, working closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

DPH Mission and Vision:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

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Pre-Offer 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.

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For questions, please contact 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.

Client-provided location(s): Canton, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250008AI

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-18T18:35:51