Staff Clinical Psychologist

Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) of MA and the job listing Expires on June 5, 2026 The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH), operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a Staff Clinical Psychologist to provide essential behavioral health services to our med‑surg inpatient units. In this role, the clinician delivers a full spectrum of direct patient care, including crisis management, suicide risk assessment, behavior management interventions, substance abuse treatment, supportive therapy, and bereavement services for patients receiving palliative care. Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5:30pm Duties and Responsibilities Provides comprehensive psychological services—including evaluation, treatment, and routine/urgent consultation for medical and surgical inpatients and outpatients. Conducts suicide and self‑injury risk assessments and determines the need for safety or precautionary measures. Delivers crisis intervention and develops behavior‑management plans for patients experiencing acute stress or behavioral disturbances. Offers psychological support to terminally ill patients and their families and participates in behavioral health rounds with multidisciplinary teams. Collaborates with Addiction Medicine Specialists to assess substance‑use treatment needs and contribute to individualized care plans. Documents all clinical services in the electronic medical record in compliance with hospital, CMS, and Joint Commission standards. Provides supervision to psychology trainees, participates in hospital committees, contributes to the Psychology Training Program, and presents at hospital‑wide trainings such as Grand Rounds. Assists with implementing new or revised clinical programs and provides required weekend and holiday coverage, along with other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Strong foundation in psychological theory, psychotherapy principles, and a wide range of therapeutic modalities (analytic, existential, nondirective, behavior‑modification approaches). Expertise in psychological testing, including administration, scoring, and interpretation of intelligence, aptitude, and personality assessments (WAIS, WISC, Rorschach, TAT). Knowledge of developmental psychology, psychopathology, counseling practices, interviewing techniques, motivation and reinforcement strategies, and psychological research methods. Ability to recognize symptoms of mental and emotional disorders, analyze clinical data, draw conclusions, and make sound treatment recommendations. Proficiency in statistical methods, sampling techniques, and preparing clear, accurate clinical and statistical reports. Skilled in delivering effective presentations, providing clear instructions, gathering information through observation and interviewing, and maintaining accurate, confidential records. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in group settings, respond calmly and decisively in stressful or emergency situations, and build positive, professional relationships with patients and staff. Preferred Qualifications Understands the range of public and private community‑based organizations and resources available for the treatment or rehabilitation of individuals with emotional disturbances, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities. Applies relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that govern the operations and activities of the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques to effectively guide, support, and oversee the work of others. Additional Requirements Applicants must have a Doctorate in Psychology from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association and at least one year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional experience as a Licensed Psychologist in a recognized agency. Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology is required. Based on assignment, travel may be required. Employees using a motor vehicle must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or its equivalent. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for COVID‑19 and Influenza in accordance with Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”). Equal Opportunity / Affinity Employer An Equal Opportunity / Affymptive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nichols College