Psychologist

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Job Summary

Senior Staff Psychologist – Regular, Part Time

McLean School Consultation Service

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Director, School Consultation Service, the Staff Psychologist will take the lead in providing direct consultation and training in evidence-based practices to our partnerships in schools and community organizations, as well as working to address arising consultative needs. Responsibility to apply specific knowledge regarding various evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT) to consultative services. Has expertise in the treatment of psychiatrically impaired adolescents, parent guidance and school-based mental health. The Staff Psychologist will take an active role in contributing to SCS's program, curriculum development and program evaluation efforts. We are seeking an organized, dedicated, self-starting, and enthusiastic member of our multidisciplinary team. This is a 2 year grant-funded position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Provides consultation on evidence-based mental health practices and their implementation in school and community-based settings (e.g., camp and afterschool programs). Includes topics such exposures, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for students in schools and other settings.

2) Assists in development of program services including but not limited to professional development trainings for school staff members, school-based group curricula, caregiver presentations and resources, and program evaluation efforts.

3) Works collaboratively with team members to co-create and co-deliver program services.

4) Provides supervision and peer supervision as relating to consultation services.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD, with license

Strong background in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and/or Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Experience in consultation and/or working in schools is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Ability to provide training and consultation to various audiences, including but not limited to school clinical and nonclinical staff, before/afterschool programs, and caregivers in accordance with established practice guidelines Working and thorough knowledge of various evidence-based treatments, including CBT, DBT and ACT Ability to work in high action atmosphere Ability to drive for in person trainings and consultations Ability to interact with patients and parents/family members

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Predoctoral interns as needed

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae along with the names and addresses of three references by email to: Yudelki Firpo-Perretti, PhD ; Email: yfirpo-

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 %)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly %)
• Vision - Near Constantly %)
• Talking Constantly %)
  Hearing Constantly %)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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