Psychologist IV: Full-Time %26 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

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:

• Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search: https:cppdmass.gov
• 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

​​​​​​​ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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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.