Post Doctoral Fellow, Psych Training

Site: The McLean Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryMcLean 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.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.A post-doctoral fellow typically holds dual affiliations at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.There are many opportunities for education and growth in our multidisciplinary, collaborative research environment at McLean Hospital that bring together a diverse group of neurobiologists, clinicians, psychologists and statisticians. Please see DescriptionThe 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:o Work independently and in collaboration with senior clinicians and supervisorso Will have some previous knowledge and experience with DBT and treating patients with Borderline Personality Disordero Be motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-orientedo Thrive working closely as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical teamo Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new DBT and new therapeutic techniqueso Have strong analytical and problem-solving skillso Have strong self-assessment skills and the awareness to ask for help and collaborate in order to provide excellent clinical careo Posses exceptional written and oral communication skillso Possess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashiono Have excellent interpersonal skillsQualificationsAdditional Job DescriptionEDUCATION: PhD or PsyDIf 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: NoneWORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in a short-term residential settingAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Physical RequirementsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting OccasionallyLifting FrequentlyCarrying FrequentlyPushing OccasionallyPulling OccasionallyClimbing RarelyBalancing FrequentlyStooping OccasionallyKneeling OccasionallyCrouching OccasionallyCrawling RarelyReaching FrequentlyGross Manipulation (Handling) FrequentlyFine Manipulation (Fingering) FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyFoot Use RarelyVision - Far ConstantlyVision - Near ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRemote TypeOnsiteWork Location17 Hillside AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)EEO Statement:1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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