Post Doctoral Fellow, Psych Training

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.
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Job Description
The 3East Residential Programs provide short term, self-pay intensive DBT treatment for teens and young adults who struggle with significant emotion dysregulation, symptoms of self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, drug and alcohol misuse, significant interpersonal difficulties, and trauma and who cannot be supported in an outpatient setting. The residential program requires a minimum commitment of 6 weeks and provides residents the opportunity to have two phases of treatment, the Intensive where the focus is on skills acquisition (Browning Building) and the second phase or Advanced (Merck building) where the focus is on skills generalization. 3East is committed to provide affirming care to residents of all genders.
This fellowship provides the unique opportunity to practice DBT in a highly intensive residential environment in which all members of the interdisciplinary team are trained and committed to the DBT approach. With comprehensive training and supervision, fellows will provide individual DBT, DBT group therapy, DBT family therapy, DBT skills training, milieu coaching, parent skills training, and comprehensive case management. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in DBT consultation team, bi-weekly rounds, weekly clinical seminars, case conferences, and a rich variety of Grand Rounds, colloquium, and other learning opportunities offered to the wider McLean Hospital community. Due to the high frequency of comorbidities such as PTSD, OCD, and ASD fellows may also have the opportunity to learn how to address specific comorbidities in a DBT setting. Fellows will have the opportunity to attend a DBT Foundational Training if they have not yet attended one and may choose an alternative DBT training if they have already completed a Foundational.
A successful candidate will:
oWork independently and in collaboration with senior clinicians and supervisors
oWill have some previous knowledge and experience with DBT and treating patients with Borderline Personality Disorder
oBe motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented
oThrive working closely as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team
oDemonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new DBT and new therapeutic techniques
oHave strong analytical and problem-solving skills
oHave strong self-assessment skills and the awareness to ask for help and collaborate in order to provide excellent clinical care
oPosses exceptional written and oral communication skills
oPossess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
oHave excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Job Description

EDUCATION: PhD or PsyD

If interested in the position, please email a cover letter, CV, and three references to Gillian Galen, PsyD.

EXPERIENCE: Not sure what you include for post-doc job descriptions?

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in a short-term residential setting

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.