About Job
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is seeking motivated and experienced candidates for the role of Psychologist III. The Psychologist III works within Northeast Residential Services (NRS) and has many critical functions that are imperative to insuring the well-being of the residents we serve.
Northeast Residential Services (NRS) is the largest State Operated provider in the Commonwealth and is comprised of 70 homes that are located throughout the Northeast Region of DDS.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Provides a full range of Psychology services (e.g. diagnostic evaluation; functional behavioral assessment, group or individual counseling; positive behavior support plan development and maintenance for an assigned caseload
- Works with an interdisciplinary team of allied healthcare professionals to coordinate data on problem behaviors, observations and reports of psychiatric symptoms and physiological issues to inform weekly psychopharmacological treatment
- Trains staff in the proactive prevention of problem behavior
- Consults with staff to provide program direction for the implementation of Psychology-informed services
- Assists in the assessment and management of behavioral and psychiatric emergencies
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00PM (Hours flexible to meet the needs of the individuals served) One weekend day a month.
This position is based in Danvers. The Group Homes that are assigned to this position are located throughout the North Shore, Central Middlesex, Lowell, and Metro North therefore there is some travel required.
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:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
- 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
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For questions concerning the information in this requisition, please contact Human Resources at 800-510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have a Doctorate in Psychology from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association.
See Special Requirements, below. Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a Licensed Psychologist in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment.
Special Requirements:
Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.
Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
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