Psychologist at Solomon Carter Fuller State Hospital

Job description

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 in...