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Tufts Medicine Designated Forensic Psychologist in Boston, Massachusetts
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Job Overview
The Department of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Tufts Medical Center is recruiting a Designated Forensic Psychologist (DFP) or eligible-DFP Candidate to work as a member of the Tufts Medical Center Mobile Forensic Evaluation Team. Specific job duties include conducting Court-ordered competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, and prisoner in need of treatment evaluations at the Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, and other Massachusetts Department of Menal Health (DMH), correctional, or community-based facilities when necessary; authoring forensic reports; and providing testimony, as required. Specific duties may also include providing consultative risk assessments to DMH services and inpatient units. In addition to the above, opportunities exist for initiating a research program and for training practicum students, psychology interns, and psychiatric residents. This full-time position (40 hours each week) comes with an academic appointment in the Tufts University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry at a rank to be determined by qualifications.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
PHD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology.
Clinical Psychologist license.
Two (2) years of counseling experience in a community mental health setting.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides evaluation and treatment to clinic clients including psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, short and long-term therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and group therapy.
Coordinates care of assigned clients with clinic-based providers and others involved with the client’s care.
Responds to the needs of patients and the clinic, including responding to urgent care requests and being available to take on new cases as needed.
Works with other community agencies, as time permits, to provide consultation, in-service education and assistance in the development of new referral sources.
Provides liaison between the clinic and other area agencies, as well as medical providers within HHS.
Completes all paperwork and documentation related to client records, statistics, billing, necessary reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
Follows procedures related to urgent care, patient flow, new case assignments, termination and other required patient contact.
Identifies, using format and guidelines, high-risk clients and review these cases with clinical leadership.
Provides expected number of visits per year as determined by clinic productivity standard.
Participates in clinical supervision, consultation, and in-service training as assigned.
Participates in department and center-wide meetings, contributing to professional growth of others and self, as well as to the needs of the clinic.
Participates in community-based activities as requested.
Participates in chart reviews and other process improvement efforts as requested.
Provides back-up coverage as needed.
Participates in special projects as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of psychological theory and clinical practice.
Strong mental health generalist skills in working with adult population—young adult through geriatric.
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for interacting effectively with patients, their families, and other professionals.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age populations in order to provide care appropriately.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness to address the diverse needs and backgrounds of patients.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and develop therapeutic alliances.
Effective communication skills to explain complex medical concepts to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals.
Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centered approach to provide support and reassurance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Proficiency in electronic health record systems and other clinical documentation tools.
Knowledge of community resources in mental health .
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .