Clinical Services Supervisor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a licensed Psychologist V to serve as the Clinical Services Supervisor at Taunton State Hospital. This full-time role involves supervising the clinical psychology department, leading a diverse team, and providing psychotherapy and psychological testing to patients. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Psychology and at least four years of post-doctoral experience. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact mental health care positively.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with expertise in clinical services.
• Four years of post-doctoral experience required.
• Experience supervising psychology staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and oversee psychological testing.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and hiring clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Clinical Psychology

Psychological Testing

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Job Description - Clinical Services Supervisor - Psychologist V (250004WZ)

Job Description

Clinical Services Supervisor - Psychologist V - ( 250004WZ )

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 (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide clinical supervision to the Psychology staff, the Clinical Social Worker D, and Occupational Therapist III.
• Evaluate the performance of the psychology department staff through oral and written evaluations periodically, on a regular basis and on an as needed basis.
• Participate in the recruiting, screening and hiring of clinical staff and ensure that they meet professional standards.
• Participates in establishing and administering orientation and in-service training programs for both professional and non-professional personnel.
• Provide clinical supervision and administrative oversight of Positive Behavior Support plans.
• Provide clinical supervision of the psychological testing program.
• Ensure compliance with all DMH, CMS, & Joint Commission standards.
• Serve as a member and chairs hospital committees.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of policies, procedures, and objectives relating to clinical services within the hospital.
• Review existing clinical resources and ensure maximum efficiency of staffing for the provision of services.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director and Nursing Executive, provide consultation to treatment teams regarding interdisciplinary treatment issues and challenging clinical cases.
• 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.
• Provide clinical supervision regarding active treatment in the facility across all disciplines: including individual therapy on unit groups, and off unit groups. Provides clinical supervision regarding the group schedule, tracks group attendance, and adjusts the schedule as needed based upon an assessment of the clinical needs of the patient population.
• Provide administrative oversight to the MI/PSB (mentally Ill/Problem Sexual Behavior) program.
• Provide counseling, psychotherapy and group therapy to patients and families as appropriate.
• Provides clinical reviews and risk management evaluations as appropriate. Assesses patients for risk of suicide, violently acting against others, sexually acting out, engaging in other maladaptive behaviors as appropriate.
• Provide psychological testing, forensic evaluations, and report writing as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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: TauntonState 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 a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

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

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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

Qualifications

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have a Doctorate in Psychology from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Applicants must also have at least four years of years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional post-doctoral experience as a Licensed Psychologist in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment, of which (B) at least two years must have included supervision over Post-doctoral Psychologists-in-training and /or Psychological Associates.

Special Requirements:

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

Based on assignment, must meet the eligibility requirements for Designated Forensic Psychologist in 104 CMR 33.04(3)(b).

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Psychologist V

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue

Job

Job

: Medical Services

Agency

Agency

: Department of Mental Health

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 104,990.86 - 175,197.62 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : William Herbert [e-mail] - 6173488473

Bargaining Unit : 07-MNA - Professional Health Care

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No