Psychologist IV: Full-Time & Part-Time (Benefitted)

This position is located at the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers, Ma

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for a full- or part-time Psychologist IV position at Hogan Regional Center. As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide clinical oversight for all psychology services provided at the Hogan Regional Center.

This will be accomplished through providing direct clinical services, indirect services, providing clinical supervision to all psychological assistants and ensuring that all psychology services are provided in accordance with all applicable DDS and Federal Title XIX regulations.

The Psychologist IV will also review and makes clinical recommendations for all referrals entering the Hogan Regional Center.

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

Ensure that their assigned caseload and the Hogan Regional Center in general, is well positioned to exceed in all Department of Public Health or Federal Health and Human services audits or any other internal or external review of psychological services

Coordinates and oversees the Medication Review Committees their assigned caseload at Hogan Regional Center while maintaining effective working relationships with the consulting psychiatrists both internally and externally

Works with assigned psychology staff and the Regional Legal Team to ensure that Roger’s Affidavits are in place when needed. Further, that all legal paperwork is current, court reviews are requested and conducted according to all statutory requirements, and further, that any treatment provided pursuant to such an order is well documented and timely.

In conjunction with the Facility Director, The Psychologist IV will support policy development initiatives that are consistent with all established regulations and which support best practices.

Will assist in the clinical supervision of all Psychological Assistants assigned to the Hogan Regional Center which includes completing all agency and Hogan Regional Center approved performance appraisal systems. Will conduct individual strength-based supervision with all subordinate staff at least once per month (or more based on staff development needs).

Reviews and approves all psychology services, including clinical assessments, psychological treatment plans and therapy, and staff training in psychology techniques through demonstration, direct observations, program implementation at day treatment programs and residence milieu via meetings with direct care staff.

Provides training to all staff in the principles of psychological services; helps to ensure compliance with Coordinated Treatment Plans

Serves as a member of the Regional Peer Review Committee.

Serves as a member of the Regional PBS initiative

Serves as the chairperson for all PBS related initiatives for the Hogan Regional Center. will ensure that their assigned caseload and the Hogan Regional Center in general, is well positioned to exceed in all Department of Public Health or Federal Health and Human services audits or any other internal or external review of psychological services.

Advises the Hogan Regional Center Administration on issues affecting the psychological wellbeing of individuals

Qualifications Require at Hire

Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of psychological assessments

Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of behavioral interventions (behavioral modification; behavioral management

Knowledge of clinical disorders, including psychiatric problems (DMS V and future revisions), personality disorders and emotional problems.

• Ability to provide crisis intervention when individuals are at risk
• Ability to provide clinical consultation to a range of Facility and community personnel including to constructively communicate recommendations to multi-level staff
• Ability to collect and analyze clinical data and maintain comprehensive clinical records
• Ability to supervise psychology assistants of lower classifications
• Ability to provide training to all levels of professional and direct care staff
• Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively
• An in-depth knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports and Trauma Informed Care
• Ability to function in a complex and changing regulatory environment
• Ability to effectively work as a member of a team in a complex facility ad community setting

To Apply

Please upload both your Resume and Cover Letter.

Please Note

DDS is hiring either a full-time or part-time fully benefitted position for the Psychologist IV. A full-time position is 40 hours per week. A part-time position is 20 hours per week. Salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours.

• This position is located in Danvers, MA at the Hogan Regional Center
• Schedule: Days
• Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members.

DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports.

The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry

Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

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 school accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Applicants must also have at least three years of years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional 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 one year must have included supervision over Post-doctoral Psychologists-in-training and/or Psychological Assistants.

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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,