Psychologist at Solomon Fuller Carter Hospital

Facility: Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center

Unit: Metro Boston Mental Health Unit

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours | Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Location: Boston, MA

Position Overview

Tufts Medicine is seeking a dedicated Staff Psychologist to join our team at a 60-bed inpatient DMH hospital. You will play a pivotal role in a multidisciplinary team, providing expert psychological services to a diverse patient population with complex needs, including major mental illness, substance use, neurological factors, and forensic involvement.

As a member of the clinical team, you will bridge the gap between assessment and recovery, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, person-centered care through diagnostic testing, risk assessments, therapy, and clinical consultation.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Serve as the Staff Psychologist for assigned units, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (Psychiatry, Social Work, Nursing, and OT) to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Advanced Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psycho-diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations. This includes risk screenings, cognitive assessments, and interpreting objective/projective testing to guide treatment.

• Therapeutic Intervention: Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy focused on recovery skills, insight-building, and behavioral change.

• Behavioral Expertise: Utilize Behavior Chain Analysis and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Theory , as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

• Supervision & Training: Provide high-quality supervision to post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, and practicum students. Lead in-service training for staff on psychotherapeutic techniques.

• Crisis Management: Act decisively and maintain a calm therapeutic presence during stressful or emergency clinical situations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensure: Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.

• Note: We will consider Post-Doctoral candidates provided licensure is obtained within one year of hire.

• Clinical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of psychological theories, social psychology, and the principles of individual psychotherapy.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills for reporting diagnostic findings and coordinating care.

• Compliance: Strict adherence to HIPAA and state/federal confidentiality laws.

Preferred:

• Inpatient Experience: Background in recovery-oriented, person-centered care within an inpatient setting.

• Forensic Knowledge: Experience with court-committed forensic evaluation processes.

• Specialized Care: Skill in crisis intervention and treating dual-diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse) populations.

• Linguistic Diversity: Bilingual or multilingual fluency is highly valued.

About the Department of Mental Health (DMH)

The DMH provides access to services that enable individuals of all ages to live, work, and participate in their communities. We are committed to culturally competent care, self-determination, and the protection of human rights.

How to Apply

For more information or to submit your credentials, please contact: David Sugarbaker, Psy.D., MPH Director of Psychology Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center Email: David.s.sugarbaker@mass.gov

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 (unlicensed candidates) to $125,000.00 (licensed candidates) annually. At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000