Clinical Psychologist - Family Advocacy Center

This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.

This Grant is scheduled to expire on:

2028-06-30

Clinical Psychologist – Family Advocacy Center

Clinical Psychologist in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department/Location: Family Advocacy Center, Springfield, MA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

This is a grant funded position through 2/3/2028

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the Family Advocacy Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our specialized clinical team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by trauma, including child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, exposure to violence, traumatic grief, and homicide-related loss.

Working collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary team members, community providers, and state agencies, the Clinical Psychologist plays a vital role in helping patients navigate complex systems, build resilience, and work toward healing and recovery. This position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized trauma- and grief-focused treatment, contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, and support survivor-driven programming that promotes empowerment and community well-being.

Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Director, the Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive assessment and psychotherapy services while contributing to program development, community outreach, and educational initiatives related to trauma-informed care.

The Clinical Psychologist Will:

• Provide developmentally appropriate individual and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by trauma and traumatic grief.
• Conduct clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments to gather patient histories, evaluate presenting concerns and mental status, formulate clinical impressions, and establish preliminary diagnoses.
• Develop individualized, behaviorally specific treatment plans with measurable goals tailored to each patient's clinical needs and treatment objectives.
• Apply evidence-based, trauma- and grief-focused treatment approaches within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, community-based behavioral health providers, primary care providers, and relevant state agencies to coordinate care and support patients navigating complex systems.
• Conduct psychological testing when indicated for assessment or treatment planning and participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, community outreach, survivor-driven initiatives, and educational activities; opportunities may include teaching and clinical supervision of students and other clinicians, as appropriate.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends
• On-Call Requirement: No on-call
• Other Scheduling Requirements: No holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings
• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Massachusetts
• Doctor of Psychology

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with individuals with trauma histories

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Doctor of Psychology (Required)

Certifications:

Licensed Psychologist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$89,606.00 - $103,001.00 - $121,804.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer