Psychologist PhD

Job Description

Schedule : 20 hours per week; Monday - Friday during clinic hours

Salary : $52,695 / year (licensed), $57, / year (3 years post license)

Sign-on bonus : $4000; $1333 upon completion of 30 days, $1333 upon completion of 6 months, $1334 upon completion of 12 months

Vinfen, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC), a state operated mental health clinic, is seeking a Part-time licensed psychologist.

Responsibilities include performing cognitive, psychological, and psychosocial needs assessments, individual psychotherapy, and group treatment.

The majority of individuals served have a serious and persistent mental illness and most predominant are psychotic, mood, and substance use disorders;

trauma and attachment-related difficulties are also commonly treated.

Candidates who possess substantial knowledge and experience conducting cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation with this population, as well as those who have experience treating young adults and families in complex systems of care including DCF will be strongly preferred.

This psychology position would be part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, administratively embedded in the Massachusetts DMH.

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-accredited pre-doctoral psychology internship are available.

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 20 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Founded in 1977, for 0ver 40 years Vinfen has been 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 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Vinfen and the Massachusetts Mental Health Center serve a diverse population in its programs. Applicants who have a multicultural background and / or are bilingual are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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Requirements

• Doctorate degree in psychology and licensed in the state of service for providing direct care.
• Three to five years of clinical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications :

Licensed as a psychologist in MassachusettsKnowledge and experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a dynamic community settingKnowledge and experience conducting cognitive and psychological assessmentsAble to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience and interest in treating individuals from underserved / underrepresented groups including those whom are homeless and forensically involved

All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, education and credentialing check.

Driving Requirements

No Drivers License check or vehicle required