Careers in Early-Course Psychosis Services
Early-course psychosis services in Massachusetts offer a dynamic environment to provide meaningful support for mental health in your community. If you are a member of an early psychosis program in MA and would like to add or update a position on this page, please complete the form below.
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Clinical & Research
Supported Employment and Education (SEE) Specialist
Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
The Supported Employment and Education (SEE) Specialist provides culturally and linguistic personalized support to assist program participants to identify their occupational interests, apply for, retain, and advance in competitive employment and educational opportunities. This person actively and systematically seeks individualized job and education opportunities through the internet, job fairs, cold calls, mailings, walk-ins, networking, presentations to civic organizations, and other creative methods, locates and develops community contacts to assist in job or university tours, situational assessments, job placement and follow-along support for individuals.
Clinical Psychologist
Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
Seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Clinical Psychologist or Neuropsychologist licensed to practice in Massachusetts for a First-Episode Early Psychosis Treatment Program. This program is part of the Massachusetts Early Psychosis Network and is guided by the NAVIGATE model for Coordinated Specialty Care. It is situated in 2 CHA locations, one in Cambridge and another in Malden to serve a large catchment area that includes Cambridge, Somerville, Malden, Everett, and Boston’s Metro North Region.
Therapist, Individual and/or Family (Psychologist or Licensed MSW)
Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
The Recovery In Shared Experiences (RISE) program at Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking two full-time therapists to join their first-episode psychosis team. RISE is a fully operational coordinated specialty care program with an integrated educational, research, and clinical setting. Interested applicants should send their CV to the RISE Director Dr. Lynn DeLisi, MD at LDeLisi@challiance.org.
Clinician
The Edinburg Center, Bedford, MA
The Edinburg Center is seeking a clinician responsible for providing individual counseling and team services for young people who are eligible for first-episode psychosis (FEP) Services. The FEP Clinician must be an experienced Master’s level, licensed preferred clinician with a demonstrated commitment to recovery-oriented services and shared decision making. They must have strong communication, program development and management skills. Valid driver’s license required. Must possess First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification.
Clinician (Early Psychosis Intervention, Research Recruitment, Community Engagement)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
We are seeking applicants for a .50 FTE Masters’ Level clinician position to begin as soon as possible. This is a remote position with flexible hours. There is a required weekly meeting on Tuesdays 10-11 AM. Otherwise, flexible availability in afternoons and evenings is a plus.
This clinician will work as a member of the Response to Risk Research Program (https://www.responsetorisk.org/) of the Psychosis Research Program (PRP) of BIDMC, on a study focused on youth at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P). The clinician will work primarily on the following three studies:
Youth Mental Health Data Repository - This study aims to determine eligibility for our other studies, as well as to provide diagnostic clarity for youth who are looking to be assessed for (CHR) for psychosis. The clinician will help manage recruitment.
InVEST- This is an NIMH-funded study examining the development and pilot evaluation of an intervention focused on supporting school functioning for youth ages 12-18 who are showing signs of clinical high risk for developing psychosis (InVEST – Individualized Vocational and Educational Support and Training – see a recent publication describing this program here).
UPLIFT – This is a multisite confirmatory efficacy trial of Family Focused Treatment, led by Drs. David Miklowitz and Carrie Bearden of University of California, Los Angeles and including seven centers across the US and Canada that were a part of the North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study (see here for more information about this study: https://uplift.semel.ucla.edu/ ) . The current study follows up on findings from a previous collaborative study (see here for paper describing this program and findings) and investigates mechanisms of change involved in this intervention.
Applications are being accepted immediately, on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a letter of interest (detailing your experience and availability) and CV/resume to:
Claire Goods
Response to Risk Research, BIDMC
Email: cgoods@bidmc.harvard.edu
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Boston, MA
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Psychosis Clinical and Research Program invites child and adolescent psychiatrist applicants for a part-time position in the clinical high-risk for psychosis program, Resilience Evaluation-Social Emotional Training (RE-SET). The psychiatrist position would involve evaluating and treating patients (including children and adolescents from ages 10-17 and adults ages 18+) with concerns for attenuated or early psychosis. The psychiatrist would be Co-Medical Director of the RE-SET program in collaboration with the RE-SET clinical director (psychologist) and current Medical Director. Additional FTE in the First Episode and Early Psychosis Program (FEPP) treating individuals early in the course of a non-affective psychotic disorder is available if desired. The position is to begin in between January 2024 to July 2024, pending credentialing and insurance empanelment.
Clinical Research Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center of Excellence (COE) for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, in partnership with the MGH Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is recruiting a full-time, one-year psychology postdoctoral fellow. We seek to recruit trainees who have interest in pursuing a clinical career in public or community mental health treatment settings, implementing evidence-based practices in these settings, and optimizing systems of care to promote health equity.
Program Clinician
Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. (BAMSI), Whitman Counseling Center, Brockton, MA
Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. (BAMSI) is now hiring for a program clinician. The responsibilities for program clinician are to provide coordination of individualized treatment services as well as brokering informal supports and broad community involvement. Collaborate with the local school system to provide coordinated access to program supports and services. Ensure cultural and linguistic needs are identified and adequately addressed during the life of the intervention.
Family Therapist
Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. (BAMSI), Whitman Counseling Center, Brockton, MA
The Family Therapist is responsible for providing intensive in-home family therapy following the NAVIGATE model. Family Therapist will provide services to families and youths experiencing their first or early episode of psychosis.
Early Psychosis Social Worker (CSW A/B)
Corrigan Mental Health Center, Fall River, MA
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic clinical social worker to be part of a dedicated team that works with people ages 16-26 enrolled in the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program. The clinician works directly with enrolled young adults by providing evidence-based individual and family therapy and care coordination services to assigned persons served. This position includes training in the Navigate Model with opportunities to consult with national experts in early psychosis.
Salaried Licensed/Unlicensed Master’s Level Clinician
Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI), Whitman Counseling Center, Brockton, MA
As a Clinician for BAMSI's CSC - FEP program, you will partner with our collaborative team to serve a diversity of youth primarily from the Brockton community who are experiencing a first psychotic episode or who may be at risk of later developing a psychotic episode by providing an array of community-based wraparound services. In your role as clinician, various clinical interventions will be encompassed such as providing comprehensive assessment and diagnosis, risk/safety assessment, care coordination, individualized action plan, psychoeducation, and individual and family therapies. Services are often provided at the home and can also be provided in our clinical office.
Per Diem Clinical Interviewer in Early Psychosis Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Boston, MA
We are seeking applicants for a Per Diem Masters’ Level clinician. Hours are flexible, expected to fluctuate from 8-20 hours per week (most hours are able to be set by the interviewer M-F 9am-5pm EST other than a required Tuesday 10-11 AM meeting, however once they are trained there will be room for interviewers to choose if they would like would like to add availability after 5pm on weekdays or weekends). This clinician will provide structured clinical interviews (SIPS, PSYCHS and SCID) for studies in our Response to Risk clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) research program. Although the candidate must live in MA and may occasionally need to attend in-person meetings or assessments, most of the position will be remote.
The candidate who fills this position will work primarily on four NIMH studies focused on early identification and treatment of youth at clinical high risk for psychosis. Duties will involve conducting comprehensive assessments including the Structured Interview for Psychosis Risk Syndromes (SIPS) and the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM (SCID), writing up summary vignettes, participating in diagnostic consensus meetings, and sharing feedback and recommendations with patients, families and referring providers.
Application Process: Applicants should send 1) CV, 2) letter of interest (note when you would be available to begin this position, as well as general hours of availability to work, in the letter), 3) list of clinical diagnostic research assessments on which you have been trained
Email applications to: Claire Goods- cgoods@bidmc.harvard.edu
Licensed Psychologist
Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis (PREP), Holyoke, MA
ServiceNet is recruiting a psychologist for an innovative, holistic therapeutic milieu program for young adults experiencing first episode psychosis. Excellent training, supervision, and teamwork supports intensive group, individual, and family treatment as well as opportunities for research, student supervision and program-building.
Addiction Clinician
ServiceNet, Northampton, MA
ServiceNet is looking for a clinician who can bring together the mental health and addiction fields as a member of the outreach team. As an Addiction Clinician on the team in Northampton, you will: share your expertise to expand collective knowledge in co-occurring behavioral health challenges, work directly with program participants—in their homes, in your office, and in the community, facilitate groups for program participants, and consult with and educate the rest of the clinical team about emerging practices in the treatment of addiction.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Services Research
McLean Hospital, Laboratory for Early Psychosis (LEAP) Center, Belmont, MA
McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is offering advanced training in clinical research focused on early psychosis to individuals who have already completed all requirements for PhD, MD, or other relevant doctoral degrees in epidemiology, psychiatry, public health, or other related fields. Training emphasizes the organization, delivery, utilization, and quality of care for individuals experiencing early phases of a psychotic disorder and on the methods needed for such work.
Employment & Education Specialist
Employment Specialist
ServiceNet, Day & Vocational Services, Pittsfield, MA
The ideal candidate for the position is organized, detail-oriented, empathetic, passionate about helping people find purpose and direction, professional and able to work independently. This position requires managing ones’ own schedule and involves some travel throughout Western MA. The ideal candidate is excited about supporting people in setting career goals and overcoming barriers, wants to teach skills like interview preparation and writing resumes, comfortable soliciting or developing job opportunities and willing to provide coaching in various work settings as needed.
Peer Specialist & Family Partner
Youth Peer Mentor
Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI), Whitman Counseling Center, Brockton, MA
The Coordinated Specialty Care - First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Team at BAMSI serves youth in the Brockton community who are experiencing a first-time psychotic episode or who may be at risk of later developing a psychotic episode by providing them comprehensive, community-based wraparound services. As a team, we walk alongside the youth and family towards a path of holistic wellness and thriving. Our model is to first provide early intervention through human, relational engagement. Using a culturally aware, recovery oriented and strengths-based approach, we respectfully collaborate to destigmatize mental illness and instill hope for a successful recovery. This will encompass uniquely tailored services according to the identified needs of the youth and family based on the clinical assessment. Through shared decision making, an evidenced-based treatment plan is developed. Services may include individual therapy, family therapy, medication management, case management, employment/education support, psychoeducation, and mentoring.
Family Partner PACT-Y - Milford
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Greater Worcester, MA
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Milford site is hiring a Family Partner for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). The Family Partner must have lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the mental health system. This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a M-F with flexible scheduling including evenings. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.
Family Partner - Methuen/Arlington
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Methuen & Arlington, MA
Wayside’s is seeking dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers to eligible young adults. The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system. This position is a full time, 40 hours/week, split between our young adult residential programs located in Arlington and Methuen.
Peer and Family Mentor
ServiceNet Mental Health Recovery Services, Hampshire County, MA
Full time, 40 hours per week
ServiceNet is looking for individuals who have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery and a passion for helping others identify their own gifts and potential. As a Peer Specialist / Mentor, you will: listen to, support, and partner with people who are moving forward in their recovery, offer perspective from your own experience, and help people connect—with each other and in the community
If you have not received training as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), you may obtain CPS certification while on the job. Other possible qualifications include: Recovery Coaches and Family Specialists. Since each of these roles involves driving across a fairly wide territory, you will also need to have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
Student Intern
MAPNET is always open to support motivated students to find their passion in early psychosis work. If you are an undergraduate or graduate-level student looking to develop a practicum project or coop experience with our group, please contact Kelsey Johnson (kjohns20@bidmc.harvard.edu) with more information on your background and interests in mental health services and research.
Students in Massachusetts pursuing degrees in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field are encouraged to apply.