Clinical Services Supervisor - Psychologist V

ZipRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Taunton is seeking a Psychologist V to oversee clinical services and provide leadership in a multidisciplinary environment. The role involves supervising staff, providing psychotherapy, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This full-time position offers a collaborative work culture focused on recovery and innovation in mental health treatment.

Qualifications

• At least four years of post-doctoral experience as a Licensed Psychologist.
• Two years of supervision over Psychologists-in-training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a diverse team in the Clinical Psychology department.
• Provide psychotherapy and psychological testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Excellence

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Taunton State Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health, is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to join our team as a Psychologist V. In this full-time role, you will serve as the Clinical Services Supervisor, providing essential leadership and oversight to the Clinical Psychology department. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supervising and guiding a diverse team, including psychology and other clinical leaders, ensuring that comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment is integrated across all clinical services. Your responsibilities will include facilitating the growth and development of staff through training, evaluations, and active participation in the hiring process. This role oversees all clinical departments: Psychology, Social Work, and Rehabilitation. The selected candidate will carry a caseload and provide psychotherapy and psychological testing.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the treatment and care of adults with major mental illnesses in an innovative, recovery-focused setting. As a key player in the facility, you will provide psychotherapy, psychological testing, and forensic evaluations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role allows you to collaborate with other clinical leaders, such as the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, to address challenging cases and provide high-quality care to our patients. If you are a licensed psychologist with a passion for leadership, clinical excellence, and making a difference in the lives of others, this position offers both a rewarding career and a collaborative work environment.

Please note: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the first shift. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The days off will be Sunday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical supervision to the Psychology staff, the Clinical Social Worker D, and the Occupational Therapist III.
2. Evaluate the performance of the psychology department staff through oral and written evaluations periodically, regularly, and on an as-needed basis.
3. Participate in the recruiting, screening, and hiring of clinical staff and ensure that they meet professional standards.
4. Participate in establishing and administering in-service training programs for both professional and non-professional personnel.
5. Provide clinical supervision and administrative oversight of Positive Behavior Support plans.
6. Provide clinical supervision of the psychological testing program.
7. Ensure compliance with all DMH, CMS, & Joint Commission standards.
8. Serve as a member and chair hospital committees.
9. Participate in the development, review, and revision of policies, procedures, and objectives relating to clinical services within the hospital.
10. Review existing clinical resources and ensure maximum efficiency of staffing for the provision of services.
11. In conjunction with the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, provide consultation to treatment teams regarding interdisciplinary treatment issues and challenging clinical cases.
12. Participate in the integration with the disciplines of psychology, social work, and rehabilitation with the nursing and psychiatry/medical department to ensure comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment and participation.
13. Provide clinical supervision regarding active treatment in the facility across all disciplines, including individual therapy, on-unit groups, and off-unit groups. Provide clinical supervision regarding the group schedule, track group attendance, and adjust the schedule as needed based upon an assessment of the clinical needs of the patient population.
14. Provide administrative oversight to the MI/PSB (mentally Ill/Problem Behavior) program.
15. Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and group therapy to patients and families as appropriate.
16. Provide clinical reviews and risk management evaluations as appropriate. Assess patients for risk of suicide, violence, sexual acting out, and other maladaptive behaviors.
17. Provide psychological testing, forensic evaluations, and report writing as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b), depending on the assignment.
• Designated Forensic Psychologist certification.

License and/or Certification Requirements:

• Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.

DMH Vision and Mission:

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

About Taunton State Hospital: Taunton State Hospital (TSH), operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and is part of the Southeast Area, working closely with inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to hiring. For more information, visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at [phone], Option 4.

Qualifications:

First consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have a Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited school.

Applicants must have at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, post-doctoral experience as a Licensed Psychologist, including at least two years of supervision over Psychologists-in-training and/or Psychological Associates.

Special Requirements:

• Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b), depending on the assignment.
• Travel may be required; must have a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent.

Salary placement depends on experience and education, aligned with the internal compensation structure. For bargaining unit positions, salary is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires certain staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza or have mitigation measures; successful candidates will need to attest to their vaccination status.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. The Commonwealth is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, sex, or expression, veteran status, or any other protected class. We encourage qualified women, BIPOC, and other underrepresented groups to apply.