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Arlington, Massachusetts

Staff Psychologist

PsychologistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Summary MGB McLean 3East Partial Hospital Program (PHP) is recruiting for a full-time staff psychologist. The McLean 3East PHP is internationally known as a leader in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents and young adults.

The 3East PHP specializes in the treatment of suicidality, self-harm behavior, and emotional dysregulation.

As a DBT program housed within a world-class academic medical center, we have access to consultation from leading experts across specialties, allowing for more comprehensive, effective, and robust treatment for patients with complex comorbid conditions.

We are a four-week (20-day) program serving young people of all genders aged 14 through early 20s. 3 East programs offer a full-model DBT treatment woven into all aspects of clinical care.

Qualifications Education Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology required or Doctor of Psychology Child Psychology required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No Licenses and Credentials Psychologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Experience 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 preferred and Experience in supervising psychology trainees 0-1 year 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 (if applicable) Physical

Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

Provide full-model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescents and young adults specializing in suicidality and emotional dysregulation. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team at a world-class academic medical center to deliver comprehensive clinical care.

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate in Clinical or Child Psychology and a state psychologist license. Preferred experience includes evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT, as well as supervising psychology trainees.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyExposure and Response PreventionAcceptance and Commitment TherapyPatient ConsultationSupervision of TraineesTime ManagementQuantitative Analysis

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,745 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.11M
Typical market rent
$2,920/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.