Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Salary: $97,757 / year (pre-license), $108,712 / year (licensed), $119,583 / year (3 years post license)

Vinfen, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC), a state operated mental health clinic, is seeking a skilled and compassionate full-time psychologist with expertise in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) treatment interventions and specialized standardized assessments for high-risk behaviors. This role involves providing comprehensive psychological services to individuals exhibiting complex, high-risk behaviors, utilizing a range of evidence-based approaches and tools. In addition, the psychologist will provide expert consultation on the use and implementation of EBPs and the interpretation of standardized psychological assessments. This includes advising on best practices for evidence-based interventions and ensuring the accurate interpretation of assessment data to inform treatment decisions for clients with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting specialized psychological assessments, including standardized measures, to assess high-risk behaviors, such as self-harm, aggression, and impulsivity. Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of clients. Providing individual therapy and support, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other EBP approaches. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for clients. Monitoring client progress, adjusting treatment plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback, and providing crisis intervention and risk management strategies. Offering expert consultation on EBP implementation, ensuring the selection of appropriate interventions. Providing guidance and training on the use and interpretation of standardized psychological assessments (e.g., risk assessments, behavioral functioning measures) to inform treatment decisions. Reviewing and analyzing assessment results to guide treatment plan adjustments and ensure effective use of EBPs. Providing consultation to others on complex cases, particularly those involving high-risk behaviors.

 

The MMHC is affiliated with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. This position will provide opportunities for teaching and supervision along with appointment as Instructor or Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. Opportunities to provide supervision of psychology interns within our APA-approved pre-doctoral psychology internship are available.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Licensed as a psychologist in Massachusetts. Knowledge and experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness in community settings. Knowledge and experience with adults who are dully diagnosed. Able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduled hours: Mon- Fri. 8:30a-5p

All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference and multi-state background and professional licensure check. 

Vinfen is a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental, and behavioral disabilities at more than 300 sites with 2,700 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.

 

Vinfen serves a diverse population in its programs. Applicants who have a multicultural background and/or are bilingual are encouraged to apply. We offer a generous benefits package including: 

* A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
* Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
* Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits. 4 weeks vacation applied to your PTO package right away!
* Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
* Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
* Other generous benefits and perks!