Employment Opportunities

MSPP is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, working and bringing psychological knowledge to the multi-cultural world community. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

MSPP is committed to a policy of Equal Employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alien age or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized, protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Candidates who possess personal characteristics that might be considered as diversifying elements among the faculty group are invited to identify themselves during the application process.

MSPP is committed to building a diverse work staff .We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences. MSPP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Child and Family Forensic Psychology

Child and Family Psychological Evaluation Service of the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology is pleased to announce four (4) one-year postdoctoral training opportunities in child forensic psychology. The four (4) Fellowships are full-time and carry a stipend of $38,000. The one-year Fellowships can begin in July, August, or September of 2013. The Child and Family Psychological Evaluation Service ("CAFPES") is a consultation/evaluation unit within the MSPP Center of Excellence for Children, Families, and the Law. It provides forensic evaluation and consultation services to courts, attorneys, and public and private agencies on issues in which children and families are involved in the legal system (divorce, custody, abuse, access, etc.). The Fellowship offers supervised experience and training in work for the Probate & Family Courts of Massachusetts, including opportunities to testify in court with guidance from an experienced supervisor/evaluator and a retired judge. In addition, Fellows participate in various seminars and other learning activities offered by MSPP.

These Fellowships are one-year, full-time positions. Fellows are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and will be provided with supervision by experienced, licensed psychologists. By the end of the Fellowship year, Fellows will have completed 2,000 training hours. Fellows will also be involved in the direct service provision such as groups for parents or children in high-conflict divorces and other interventions services. Fellows will attend two MSPP classes each semester that are dedicated to the relevant case law, legal statutes, and professional "best practices" in this area of expertise.

Applicants must have a PhD/PsyD in psychology with APA-accredited predoctoral internship. Child training is required. WE WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED. Please email curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, and three (3) current letters of recommendation by May 10, 2013 to Robin Deutsch, PhD, Director of the Center of Excellence for Children, Families, and the Law, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), at robin_deutsch@mspp.edu.

MSPP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

(Updated: 5/2/13)

Full Time Core Faculty Positions Open in the Counseling Psychology Department

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) has openings for 4 full-time Core faculty positions in the Counseling Psychology Department beginning August 2013. One position each for the following programs:

• Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy MA
• Counseling Psychology & Couples and Family Therapy MA
• Counseling Psychology & Community Mental Health MA
• Counseling Psychology MA

Rank is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities: Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and clinical and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. Applicants with expertise in the following areas are especially sought: Couples and Family Therapy; Community Mental Health; Expressive Arts Therapy; Forensic Psychology; Child and Adolescent assessment and treatment.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts and maintain involvement in counseling/clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work is valued. Candidates who possess a M.A., M.S. or M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology or a related field and possess five years of teaching experience at the graduate level and a license/certification in the following areas will be considered: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), REAT (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist), DMT-BC (Dance Movement Therapist- Board Certified), ATR - BC (Art Therapist Registered – Board Certified), RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) and/or MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified).

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Interested candidates should submit (1) a detailed letter of application responding to the stated qualifications (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the candidate's prior permission.) Materials should be submitted electronically to: Ms. Ellen Collins, Human Resources Manager at ellen_collins@mspp.edu.

Important Notice to All Candidates: MSPP is an equal opportunity employer and is a community that embraces multiculturalism. As such, persons from historically under-represented minority groups are encouraged to apply.

(Updated: 5/2/13)

Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Academic Affairs

Duties:

1. Provides primary support for the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Director of Organizational and Leadership Psychology.
2. Essential Duties for the Office of Academic Affairs:
• Ensures smooth management and operation of the Office of Academic Affairs
• Manages the Vice President for Academic Affairs calendar and schedule to make sure that identified priorities are addressed in a timely fashion
• Handles confidential matters for the Vice President of Academic Affairs as requested; including direct and frequent interactions with Academic Chairs and Directors
• Prepare Correspondence; organize and store records; record, transcribe distribute and maintain Minutes of meetings
• Ability to perform web based information gathering and to execute competitive analyses
3. Essential Duties for Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department:
• Contribute to marketing objectives of the Organizational and Leadership Program using web-based research and identifying target markets
• Work collaboratively with Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department to support students and promote programming
• Manage Department data collection
4. During periods of high demand provides back-up (secondary) support for any academic affairs personnel served by the other two division administrative assistants.
5. Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

1. Education/Experience – A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or at least four years work experience in position(s) with responsibilities at least equal to those of the position being advertised; or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.
2. Communication/Language Skills –
   • Ability to communicate ideas effectively both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated competence in handling phone calls and preparing drafts of letters and other written memoranda.
   • Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance manuals.
3. Technology Skills – Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in using all MS Office applications.
4. Interpersonal Skills – Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with superordinate and colleague personnel as well as with other internal and external MSPP constituents.
5. Organizational/Analytical Skills – Ability to analyze and organize work and workflow; ability to deal with periods of high-demand; ability to multitask; ability to self-establish timelines and to meet deadlines established by others. Ability to work independently and to be productive even when working without close day-to-day supervision.

Application Process: Submit a resume and a letter of interest that addresses the stated qualifications to:

Ms. Ellen Collins
Human Resource Manager
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
One Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
(ellen_collins@mspp.edu)

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning March 20, 2013.

(Posted: 3/15/13)

Director of Human Resources

Job Summary: MSPP's Human Resources Director will have 5-7 years of Human Resources experience in the higher education setting. Candidates with degrees in human resources management, organizational development, organizational behavior or similar are desired. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and Operations.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for: day-to-day employee issues; updating academic and non-academic employee handbooks; compensation reviews; job descriptions; hiring practices from recruitment to retention planning and exit interviewing; staff professional development, including training, succession planning, creation and implementation of a performance development and goal setting process (including development of professional improvement plans, investigations and warning/termination procedures); and ongoing improvement and implementation of the 360 degree feedback program. 

Employee Relations: The Human Resources Director has experience and knowledge of employee relations procedures, as well as labor and employment law principles.  

Performance Management: The Human Resources Director is responsible for creating and stewarding a regular process of performance reviews, including the development of evaluation materials. The Human Resources Director is responsible for training managers and employees, as well as training leaders to manage performance all year, not just at review time. The Human Resources Director is responsible for honing the existing review process and forms, and is responsible for maintaining all employee files.

360 Degree Feedback Program: Continuously improve and implement this annual process and maintain the coaching pool. Engage leadership to refine the tool ongoing as MSPP's vision changes and expands.

Compensation Analysis: The Human Resources Director will be required to develop a compensation structure based on benchmarking research and participating in an industry-wide resource survey (these surveys are common and extremely useful in understanding pay grades across regions, professions, fields, etc.). The Human Resources Director will be required to refine the existing pay procedures and policies based on survey participation and working closely with leadership to:

• Create messaging for a clear and coherent pay policy to all employees;
• Ensure that new hires fit into the pay structure; and
• Communicating leadership's written compensation philosophy/policies.

Training and Development: The Human Resources Director will provide in-house trainings for staff development (e.g., management training) and source external trainings.

Benefits Administration:  The Human Resources Director will work in conjunction with HR Manager to ensure that MSPP is negotiating for the best plan possible each year at highest cost savings. The Human Resources Director will participate in yearly open enrollment for healthcare and be a resource expert for employees with questions about the plan. 

Recruitment: The Human Resources Director is responsible for working closely with all hiring managers to recruit including:

• Crafting of job descriptions, requirements and pay ranges for a variety of positions in both academic and administrative departments on campus;
• Sourcing and screening candidates;
• Managing resumes and application materials;
• Assesses skills and background;
• Structuring and conducting interviews; Consulting hiring manager on fit and skills of all candidates; and
• Representing the school at job fairs and other recruitment events.

Hiring and Orientation: The Human Resources Director will be responsible for new hire orientation process (creating a consistent process across MSPP) and evolving it over time as the school grows.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: At least five to seven years of human resources experience in a higher education setting, with a broad understanding of policies, procedures, laws and statutes governing the employment, employee relations and job classification areas of human resources management and business consulting skills. Facilitative training experience, conflict management and employee relations experience in a professional business environment required. Benefits and compensation analysis experience required.

Education: BS degree in Human Resources required, Master's Degree preferred.

Please submit resume to ellen_collins@mspp.edu.

(Posted 3/11/13)

Database and Reports Designer/Administrator

The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology is looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DA) for our IT Department to support our ever growing database and reporting needs. The DA will work closely under the IT Director’s supervision in multiple database related tasks such as setting up systems for integrating data flow between different departments, designing and maintaining batch files for scheduled, automated database tasks such as importing, exporting, inserting and updating data records. Designing crystal report templates for Business Intelligence, and creating online forms with Microsoft InfoPath and SharePoint to streamline work protocols.

The DA is required to work in a challenging, fast paced, growing environment - where multi-tasking, clear communication, priority managing, and the ability to meet deadlines are required skills. The DA needs to be detail oriented, patient, and dedicated and work with the utmost vigilance to insure data integrity.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or related field required. MS preferred. Microsoft Certification in SQL Server is strongly desired.

Qualifications:

• Self-Reliant and good project and time management skills to complete tasks within negotiated deadlines.
• Solid Understanding in RDMS especially MS SQL 2005/2008/2008 R2, and Data Warehousing
• Solid understanding of database development methodologies and the use of planning tools including ERDs and Normalization.
• Have at least 4 years of experiences in Microsoft SQL Server farms, creating queries and views, automatic tasks, database optimization, backup, upgrade, relocate, restore, database disaster recovery, documentation and database permission/security management.
• Familiar with MS SQL Command Line Tools
• Experience in implementing database related projects or building enterprise database from scratch.
• Ability to create customized data mapping from one external data service to another.
• Ability to create customized data connector to process data import/export from different databases.
• Knowledge with Campus Café by Scan Business Systems is a big plus
• Working Experience in educational or corporate environment with experience supporting 50+ users is a plus
• Knowledge of T-SQL and good working knowledge on how to hand-code a query
• Knowledge with Crystal Reports and ability to create a crystal report from scratch.
• Knowledge with HTML, XML, ASP, VBScript or PHP for creating online forms.
• MCP and database related certificate is a major plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, knowledge with SharePoint 2007/2010 and InfoPath is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• 35 hour work week, M-F
• Must have reliable transportation as some traveling to off campus locations may be required.
• Flexiblity on weekend work hours is needed as some overtime may be needed with advanced notice.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• This is a full time exempted position

Benefits:
Full benefits package including Health/Dental insurance, Long Term/Short Term/Life Insurance, paid vacation and holidays, sponsored 403B plan, and paid career and skill training.

Ellen Collins
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
One Wells Ave
Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 617-327-6777

(Posted 6/19/12)

Web Developer/Designer

The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology is looking for an experienced Web Developer/Designer.

Description
The Web Developer’s role is to build the operations end of the organization’s Web sites and keep them running smoothly. This includes designing, building, and implementing new Web pages and sites; integrating sites with back end applications; migrating legacy applications to the Web; and performing day-to-day administration of the organization’s Web portfolio. Use of a variety of Web development languages is required. Web Designer / Developer will be working as part of the Marketing Team, supervised by Director of Marketing.

Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning

• Participate in setting organizational Web development strategy.
• Develop and communicate Web site usage and security policies and standards to all users.
• Define Web site architecture and overall site structure.
• Establish policies and procedures for publishing Web pages and applications in conjunction with content creators.
• Make sure school-wide websites are on par with other higher education organization websites, on both creativity and functions.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Perform cost-benefit analyses of proposed Web implementations.
• Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of Web development efforts,
• Develop, provide, and lead creative and system-side improvements such as migrating website into more advanced content management systems.

Operational Management

• Install and configure HTTP servers and associated operating systems, and establish appropriate server directory trees.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications in conjunction with business leaders and department managers.
• Oversee Web development projects, including intranets and extranets.
• Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document Web applications using appropriate editors.
• Working with IT department for registers Web servers and sites with domain name services, as well as other server side issues.
• Update Web pages to ensure site accuracy and currency. Perform regular review with department heads.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing Web applications and sites.
• Work with database administrator to design, develop, and update databases as they relate to Web applications.
• Ensure security of all Web sites and related applications.
• Perform periodic Web site audits.
• Monitor and report on Web site traffic and performance.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• BS/BA/BFA degree in the field of Web Design or Software Programming, and at least 5 years equivalent work experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of Web technologies, protocols, and tools including Dreamweaver, Cold Fusion, and other Macromedia/Adobe web design/graphic design software.
• Strong understanding of Internet programming languages, including ASP.net and other related Web 2.0 and Content Management technologies, such as Joomla and SharePoint 2010.
• Thorough understanding of application development methodologies.
• Experience with computer graphic and multimedia design.
• Comprehensive experience with structuring, developing, and implementing interactive corporate Web sites.
• Proven experience in installing, upgrading, and maintaining Web servers and associated operating systems, including IIS 6.0 / 7.0 and Tomcat 6.0, and SSL certificate installation.
• Knowledge of database development, including Microsoft SQL 2005/2008.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
• Project management experience.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Experience in higher education recommended but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into emerging Internet technologies, software, and programming languages.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Very strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

• 35 hour work week, M-F
• Must have reliable transportation as some traveling to non-campus location may be required.
• Flexibility on weekend work hours as some overtime may be needed.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• This is a FULL TIME exempted position

Compensations
Full benefits package including Health/Dental insurance, Long Term/Short Term/Life Insurance, paid vacation and holidays, sponsored 403B plan, and paid career and skill training.

To Apply

• Please provide references to your past work as well as any demonstration, link, or sample for your portfolio.
• Your current resume
• At least three references of your past employers or clients.

(Posted 6/19/12)

Clinical Psychology Department Head

The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology announces its search for a Head of the Clinical Psychology Department. Following a decade of exceptional service during which the doctoral program in clinical psychology has grown in size and increased in stature, the current department administrator will retire in June 2013. In order to facilitate an orderly transition, the School hopes to have a new department head and program director named well prior to the departure of the current administrator; a designed successor could begin employment at MSPP as early as January 2013.

MSPP is a vibrant, growing institution enrolling almost 600 full-time students in a variety of graduate programs. It strives to be one of America’s preeminent schools of psychology by providing programs that integrate rigorous academic instruction with extensive field education and close attention to professional development. MSPP has assumed an ongoing social responsibility to create programs that educate individuals for psychology-based professional careers including—but not limited to—specialists in many disciplines to meet the evolving mental health needs of society. MSPP is an academic community that fully involves all employed personnel in institution-wide decision-making and development—the voices of faculty as well as those of professional and non-professional staff are encouraged and heard. Personnel are valued and appreciated both for their contributions to the School and for their own individuality. Established in 1974 as a 503(c)(3) non-profit private institution of higher education, MSPP is currently housed in its third location. The enrollment growth of the School has led to repeated needs for expanded physical facilities, and the School is again anticipating the need for campus expansion—a lease/purchase agreement for a new building was recently finalized and the School expects to open the 2012-13 academic year at a new location in a completely remodeled and uniquely designed facility. MSPP is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

MSPP’s doctoral program in clinical psychology currently enrolls 325 students; the program prepares practicing clinicians through coordinated ongoing academic and applied experience. Throughout the four-year program coursework is coordinated with field placement experiences in practica and internships; it provides a strong academic and experiential base for understanding and treating human problems. The curriculum is designed to offer broad and rigorous training in clinical knowledge and skills; the integration of applied experience and knowledge is at the core of the MSPP education model. The program actively engages the development of the “professional self” through integration at all levels—in the classroom, at practica and internships, and through self-observation and awareness. These are the essential elements that the faculty believe are necessary to cultivate and nurture thoughtful, sensitive, culturally competent and effective professional psychologists. The doctoral program in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Instruction is provided by a faculty of 25 core faculty, whose work is supported by an array of well qualified adjuncts.

The Head of the Clinical Psychology Department is assisted by an Associate Department Head who is responsible for (a) ensuring program quality through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a systematic and comprehensive student outcomes assessment process; (b) leading the faculty to consideration of alternative pedagogies and curricular approaches, including—but not limited to—consideration of systemic improvements in determination of internship readiness and doctoral project quality, and the consideration of expansion of technology in teaching (including consideration of limited online teaching); and (c) assuring compliance with APA accreditation requirements, maintaining attention to accreditation-related demands, and preparing all APA accreditation-related documents and communication. In addition to supervising the work of the Associate Department Head and making certain that those critically important functions are being satisfactorily addressed, and in addition to any other professional assignments that may be consigned by the Provost, the Head of the Clinical Psychology Department will be responsible for the following:

1. Recommending the employment of personnel; soliciting/maintaining an up-to-date pool of potential adjunct faculty; facilitating the transition of new faculty into the department; evaluating the departmental faculty and staff; and ensuring the systematic professional development and performance improvement of departmental personnel;
2. Proposing, monitoring, and—when necessary—making adjustment recommendations regarding the department’s budget;
3. Ensuring an environment that—while student centered—demands the maintenance of the highest rigorous academic and professional standards;
4. Promulgating an organizational culture that maintains an appropriate balance between professional/clinical expertise and scholarly productivity among the program faculty, including leadership of the faculty group to a state of increased scholarly output;
5. Contributing to the overall growth and improvement of the school by maintaining an institution-wide perspective, by serving on the Academic Leadership Group and a variety of other task forces and committees, by representing the School to the general public, and by helping to envision and facilitate positive organizational change.

Although it will be limited by the administrative demands of this position, some teaching will be required.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will: (1) Present professional and scholarly credentials suitable for a senior academic administrative leadership position in a professional graduate school, including an established record of respected scholarship/research yielding an appropriate array of publications in respected venues; (2) Hold an earned doctorate and credentials as a licensed clinical psychologist; (3) Validate prior successful professional experience in both clinical and academic-instructional settings; (4) Be knowledgeable and appreciative of (a) the scholar-practitioner model of psychologist preparation, and (b) professional education that is intrinsically linked with early, extended, and systematic field education; and (4) Demonstrate possession of personal integrity, energy, enthusiasm for program building, willingness to undertake demanding and difficult jobs, excellent written and oral communication skills, good judgment and problem solving capabilities, team building and team work skills, organizational skills, a sense of humor, and an uncompromised commitment to the highest qualitative standards in graduate professional education.

Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2012. Interested candidates should submit (1) a detailed letter of application responding to the stated qualifications and describing how the candidate’s experiences are related to any/all of the stated job responsibilities, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of at least four professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior permission.) Materials should be submitted electronically to: Ms. Ellen Collins, Human Resources Manager at ellen_collins@mspp.edu.

Important Notice to All Candidates:
MSPP is cognizant of and has a commitment to fulfill its legal mandate as an equal employment opportunity institution. Further, the School values the educational benefits which devolve to students when the faculty/staff is broadly representative of our diverse American society. Therefore, MSPP especially welcomes applications from candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community, including—but not limited to—characteristics of age, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Candidates who possess personal characteristics that might be considered as diversifying elements are invited to identify themselves during the application process.

(Posted 5/22/12)