Staff Neuropsychologist - Child and Adolescent Testing Service

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation in Cambridge is seeking a psychologist to treat clients with mental disorders. This role involves diagnosing disorders, establishing treatment goals, and applying psychological therapies. Candidates must have a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical or Child Psychology.

Responsibilities include creating emergency protocols, performing psychological assessments, and preparing progress reports. This position offers a hybrid work location, with scheduled weekly hours of 20, and a focus on teamwork and patient care.

Qualifications

• Required Doctor of Psychology degree.
• Strong clinical interviewing and assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose disorders and establish treatment goals.
• Perform psychological assessments and create protocols.
• Attend weekly staff meetings for collaboration.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Assessment skills

Therapeutic techniques

Customer service orientation

Quantitative analytical abilities

Education

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

Doctor of Psychology in Child Psychology

Job description

Site

The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass 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 Summary

Treats clients/patients with mental disorders by selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; studying medical, emotional, and social histories; interviewing, observing, and interacting with clients; diagnosing disorders; establishing treatment goals and approaches; applying psychological therapies; monitoring development; evaluating and adjusting treatments.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Creates protocol for emergency situations and educates family and staff on mental and learning disorders.
• Develops interview techniques, rating scales, tests, surveys, to assess skills, abilities, and interests as aids in selection, placement, and promotion.
• Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.
• Protects the value of healthcare organizations by keeping information confidential and cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Assists patients with reaching their treatment goals.
• Assists in mental health crisis situations.
• Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices.
• Attends weekly staff meetings to receive a consultation and connect with other team members.

Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology required or Doctor of Psychology Child Psychology required. No role to accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Licenses and Credentials: Psychologist [State License] – Generic – HR Only preferred.

Experience: 0-1 year in consultation with patients and staff, evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT), and clinical intervention with children and/or adolescents, and presenting to large and small audiences. 0-1 year in supervising psychology trainees preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Strong customer service orientation. Strong quantitative analytical abilities. Ability to recognize medical conditions and refer for appropriate care. Proficient in therapeutic techniques. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple demands as well as to manage time effectively.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%). Walking Frequently (34-66%). Sitting Occasionally (3-33%). Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device). Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs. Pushing Occasionally (3-33%). Pulling Occasionally (3-33%). Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%). Balancing Frequently (34-66%). Stooping Occasionally (3-33%). Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%). Crouching Occasionally (3-33%). Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%). Reaching Frequently (34-66%). Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%). Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%). Feeling Constantly (67-100%). Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%). Vision – Far Constantly (67-100%). Vision – Near Constantly (67-100%). Talking Constantly (67-100%). Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Remote Type: Hybrid Work Location 799 Concord Avenue. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20. Employee Type: Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America).

EEO Statement

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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.