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B** **aystate Health is seeking a Full-time Eating Disorders Clinical Psychologist

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

+ Excellent Compensation

+ High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

+ Continuing education support and reimbursement

+ First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

+ Farm Share Memberships

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

+ Adoption assistance

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Work-life integration

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Qualifications:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Psychologist Licensure in the State of Massachusetts

Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings (required)

Experience working with individuals with Eating Disorder histories (highly preferred)

What You Need To Know:

+ Full-time / 40 hours

+ Location: Child Outpatient Behavioral Health, Springfield, MA

Summary:

Under the direction of the Practice Manager and Chief of Child Psychiatry, the Psychologist provides clinical eating disorder services to patients 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.

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 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.