Testing Psychologist

Testing Psychologist Job Title:

Testing Psychologist

Location:

Hybrid with onsite in Waltham

Position Type:

Full-Time The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

Summary of position:

Reporting to the Director of Assessment Services, the Testing Psychologist provides high-quality psychological testing to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22. The Testing Psychologist will work in collaboration with a highly trained team of evidence-based practice clinicians to empower neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families to understand the child's cognitive, social-emotional, and academic profile. The Testing Psychologist provides high-fidelity cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation and testing services to children ages 2-22 presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including ADHD, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities/dyslexia, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as medical and neurological conditions, and other challenges. Qualifying individuals are eligible for a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and the academic rank for this appointment is expected to be at the Instructor level. Regular teaching would be expected with this academic appointment. What's in it for me? Flexible work environment with partial remote options. Competitivepensation and potential bonus structure. All necessary materials to provide services. Opportunity to supervise practicum students, interns or postdoctoral fellows. Work with a team of dedicated professionals with whom to collaborate and seek supervision, mentoring or support.

Essential duties:

Conducts approximately 10prehensive assessments per month. Provides assessment, diagnosis, and empirically supported treatment planning to patients. Clearly and empathicallymunicates assessment findings to family members, patients, and referral sources. Completes all reports and clinical documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with American Psychological Association professional standards, and inpliance with current policies. Attends required meetings and ads to department policies and procedures. Provides crisis evaluation and safety planning as needed. Provides consultation services as needed. Provides training and/or education about cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation to parents, other laypersons, providers, policymakers, or others as assigned or needed. Qualifications

Education:

Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts required. Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or School Psychology. Completion of APA-accredited internship. Completion of postdoctoral fellowship. Specialty training and/or experience in neuropsychology preferred.

Experience:

This position is open to junior and mid-career candidates with experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments. Experience conducting early childhood, cognitive, educational, developmental, and neuropsychological testing..

Training:

Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Work, and experience working with electronic medial/health records (EMR/EHR). Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP and SPACE Treatment) is beneficial. Cover letter and a recent CV required for consideration. Logistics

License/Certification:

PhD or PsyD with MA license or MA license eligibility

Salary:

$115,000-$130,000

Open Date:

Open Until Filled Benefits We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, withpany contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various departmentanization improvementmittees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter/benefits We aremitted to building a team that reflects themunities we serve. Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.