Clinical Psychologist

Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 87,859 - 119,412; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Springfield is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive clinical services in outpatient behavioral health. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Psychology and have experience in outpatient mental health settings. Key responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and conducting psychological testing. This role is full-time and offers a competitive salary range of $87,859.00 to $119,412.00.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings.
• Experience working with individuals with trauma histories.

Responsibilities

• Provides age appropriate treatment to patients.
• Evaluates patients to assess presenting problem, contributing history, and current mental status.
• Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable goals.
• Completes all documentation according to established standards.
• Manages documentation required by payers for reimbursement.
• Conducts meetings with families and other service providers.
• Provides psychological testing as needed.
• Provides input for service quality evaluation and program development.
• Participates in teaching activities and academic supervision as needed.
• Observes health and safety requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Doctor of Psychology

Job description

Clinical Psychologist page is loaded## Clinical Psychologistlocations: Springfield, Massachusettstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R41243Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum$87,859.00 - $100,984.00 - $119,412.00This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.This Grant is scheduled to expire on:2028-02-02### Summary:Under the direction of the Practice Manager and Chief of Child Psychiatry, the Psychologist provides clinical services to patients, couples, and families being treated in Outpatient Behavioral Health. Demonstrates doctorate level knowledge of developmental stages, personality structure and development, mental health diagnoses, current treatment modalities, and psychological testing methods. Clinical responsibilities include conducting intake interviews to obtain patient history information, contributing diagnostic information, making preliminary diagnoses, and participating in the development of an interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plan which will typically include developmental pediatric input, psychological testing, individual insight-oriented or interactive psychotherapy, family therapy, and collaboration with outside agencies (e.g., public and private schools, daycare centers, mental health agencies, child advocacy groups), and contributions by other psychological disciplines.### **Job Responsibilities:****1)** Provides age appropriate treatment to patients.**2)**Evaluates patients to assess presenting problem, contributing history, and current mental status.**3)**Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals.**4)**Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established standards consistent with NCQA guidelines.**5)**Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by third party payers to secure reimbursement.**6)**Conducts meetings with families, significant others and other service providers as delineated in the treatment plan.**7)**Provides psychological testing as requested or necessary for assessment or treatment purposes.**8)**Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation, and program development.**9)**As supported by the Practice Manager or Chief Child Psychiatry, participates in teaching activities and academic activities, which may include the clinical supervision of practicum students, post doctoral students and other clinicians as requested.**10)**Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Practice Manager.**11)**Observes all health and safety requirements.**12)**Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.**13)**Management has the right to add or change to the job responsibilities at any time.### **Required Work Experience:****1)** Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings### **Preferred Work Experience:****1)** Experience working with individuals with trauma histories### **Skills and Competencies:****1)** Knowledge of medical terminology and of healthcare systems**2)** Excellent interpersonal skills**3)** Excellent communication skills, written and oral**4)** Knowledge base related to issues of cultural competence.**Education:**Doctor of Psychology (Required)**Certifications:**Licensed Psychologist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.