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

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.

Link to Cambridge Health Alliance Website

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    

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.

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

Employment & Education Specialist

Peer Specialist & Family Partner

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.