Roslindale Pediatric Associates is a dedicated, family-focused pediatric practice located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. We are seeking candidates for a full-time (40 hours per week) position to grow our team in pediatric behavioral health integration. We are proudly affiliated with the Pediatric Physician’s Organization at Children’s (PPOC).

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will join our clinical staff to deliver fully integrated behavioral health services to our patients. Working within our family-centered medical home, the behavioral health provider will:

· Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health concerns,

· Provide effective treatment planning, consultation, and appropriate brief interventions, to help patients successfully achieve health goals,

· Provide assistance to patients in transitioning those requiring longer-term care to an appropriate community mental / behavioral health provider,

· Provide consultative support to medical providers and staff,

· Actively participate in meetings and professional development that support the practices’ integrated health care model,

· Assist in identifying patients at risk of developing health problems, and provide preventive interventions to address the needs of these populations,

· Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes, such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education, to improve self-management of chronic conditions,

· Help to evolve the practices integration efforts, by identifying problems and making recommendations for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Doctoral or Master’s Degree in a mental health field from an accredited graduate program and a license for independent practice in Massachusetts (Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LMHC,LMFT) is REQUIRED.

· Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is REQUIRED.

· Experience in pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting is preferred.

· Experience in behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief, solution-focused interventions is highly desirable.

· Candidates should have a proven record of collaborative service delivery, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility and adaptability required to work in a fast-paced, busy medical practice.

Qualified Applicants are encouraged to forward a resume and cover letter to: Roslindalepeds.om@chppoc.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Doctoral or Masters Degree in a mental health field from an accredited graduate program?
• Do you have an active license for independent practice in Massachusetts as a Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• pediatric mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person