Staff Psychologist PT
Belmont, MA 
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Job Description
Description McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Conduct clinical psychology with patients using psychosocial techniques to facilitate more flexible and successful adaptation to the demands of psychological development and of the environment (i.e. family, school, community and employment). Clinical psychology knowledge and practice incorporates a variety of models including psychodynamic, biological, supportive, cognitive behavioral, exploratory-interpretive or educational. Clinical psychology practice applies specific knowledge, theories and methods to assessment and diagnosis, treatment (individual, couple, family and group) and aftercare planning.
This person has the responsibility to provide clinical services for assigned patients, as well as to participate in the activities of the program. He/She is encouraged to participate in other hospital activities including committees, teaching, and research. He/she should have demonstrated clinical experience relevant to the patient needs of the program.

  • Provides clinical services including individual psychotherapy 3 times per week, family therapy where assigned as family therapist 1-2 times per week and co-leads groups.
  • Maintains contact with family members as appropriate
  • Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Serves as liaison to other health care professionals including mental health practitioners and others
  • Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations for initial authorization for individual therapy cases and as needed during vacation and any other absence by Part time Utilization Reviewer.
  • Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g. staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.)
  • Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues.
  • Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts, including supervision of trainees and CRC's as assigned.

All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.




Qualifications Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology.

Licensure appropriate to clinical discipline.

All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.


Required to complete electronic medical records training, and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.


EEO Statement

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: MA-Belmont-MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus
Work Locations:
MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus
115 Mill Street
Belmont 02478
Job: Social Services/Mental Health - Other
Organization: McLean Hospital(MCL)
Schedule: Part-time
Standard Hours: 20
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: MCL Partial-Pavilion
Job Posting: Mar 19, 2024


It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
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