The Mindfulness and Change Group (MCG) is pleased to announce openings for three, one-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowships beginning in September 2025. This position is an excellent opportunity for the burgeoning professional psychologist who would like to specialize in evidence-based treatment of anxiety- and OCD-related disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, or DBT. Our faculty provides assessment and treatment for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, PTSD, suicidal and self-harming behavior, and disruptive behavior.

Post-Doctoral Fellows at MCG will gain further training and clinical experience in one of three areas: CBT/anxiety and OCD-related treatment for adults, CBT/PTSD and trauma-related treatment for adults, or DBT/emotion regulation-related treatment for adolescents and adults. Fellows will have the opportunity to provide individual and group therapy from a CBT or DBT lens. Post-Doctoral Fellows can also elect to receive specialized training in single session treatment for phobias or trauma treatment (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, TrIGR, WET, and STAIR). Fellows who choose the DBT training experience will receive the necessary training to begin the Linehan Board of Certification process upon licensure.

MCG is committed to continued learning and professional excellence. As such, fellows will spend at least 35-45% of their time in clinical work. The remainder of their time will be spent receiving individual and group supervision and participating in consultation teams and research review. Fellows will also attend workshops and seminars held throughout the year.

Salary and benefits are competitive. MCG offers multiple comprehensive, national, medical insurance plans, dental, vision, supplemental life, voluntary long-term disability, and voluntary short-term disability insurances. Fellows will also receive employer-paid life insurance and employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equivalent to 1-2x your salary.

Eight paid national holidays are included and two floating holidays of your choice. Funding for attendance at one professional conference is also included. 

Applicants should have completed an APA-accredited doctoral program and internship in clinical psychology. Prior experience and training in CBT and/or DBT is required. Applicants of racially diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should forward a CV; a cover letter that includes preferred clinical focus area and information about their CBT/DBT training and clinical experiences; and three letters of reference to info@MCG.works.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

This position is an excellent opportunity for the evidence-based professional who has the requisite training, clinical expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD among adolescents and/or adults.

MCG offers competitive compensation and benefits. MCG supports its therapists in regularly attending professional conferences and receiving professional training to advance their therapeutic practice. The position offers opportunities for advancement within the practice in program development, leadership, and supervisory roles. A strong applicant is one with adult, and/or child/adolescent experience, a background in behavioral and other evidenced-based therapies (e.g. DBT, PE, CPT, Ex/RP, and PCIT, Parent Management Training, Cognitive Therapy, habit reversal training, among others), a commitment to learning, a willingness to expand their comfort zone, and a passion for providing compassionate and high quality treatment to clients.

Positions Sought

1. One adult psychotherapist who is trained in providing PE and CPT, among other trauma therapies

2. One child psychotherapist who is trained in providing PTSD and trauma treatment for children and adolescents

Required Experience and Education

• Independent licensure is preferred; Must be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts.

• Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology (PhD/PsyD/EdD) preferred, LICSW and LMHC very welcome

• Previous experience providing individual therapy with evidence-based treatments such as (but not limited to): exposure/exposure with response prevention, prolonged exposure, intensive one-session treatment for specific phobias, habit reversal training, parent-child interaction therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Previous experience providing PE or CPT or TF-CBT or MATCH-ADTC is required.

Pay and Benefits Packages may include:

• Professional development is an important aspect of MCG’s ethos. MCG encourages and supports each clinician’s ongoing development through mentoring and providing tuition for continuing education courses. Additional training is offered in-house, on an ongoing basis, and as requested/required.

• Generous health insurance packages for individuals and families. MCG offers six (6) comprehensive, national, medical insurance plans, three (3) dental, two (2) vision, supplemental life, voluntary long-term disability, and voluntary short-term disability insurances.  You will also receive employer-paid life insurance and employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equivalent to 1-2x your salary. 

• Retirement benefits

• Weekly peer supervision meetings

• A state of the art EHR system

• Administrative support: You are not required to complete billing for the psychotherapy services you provide, nor are you paid on whether or not MCG collects payment for your services! Focus on therapy without any marketing or collection tasks

• Regular bonus opportunities

• Relocation reimbursement for the right candidate

• Signing bonus for the right candidate

 To Apply

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae/resume and complete the Indeed application questions. No application materials will be reviewed nor responded to without both.  Major bonus if you also submit a cover letter. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please send application materials to the attention of Alexander Solodyna, PsyD, MCG’s Founder/Director, via email at info@mcg.works.

Applicants of racially diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Note: Current opening(s) are slated as full-time with start-date negotiable. Applications for other positions are also accepted and reviewed basis as we consider ongoing development and staffing needs.

The team at The Mindfulness and Change Group (MCG) is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Director of DBT Services. This position is for a licensed psychotherapist to join its collaborative and dedicated team.  Our busy specialty center is in high demand in the community and continues to grow.  This position is an excellent opportunity for the evidence-based professional who has the requisite training, clinical expertise, respect and sensitivity for our patients' values and unique learning histories.

MCG is a group private practice in Watertown, MA that provides state of the art, evidence-based, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, consultation, training, and assessment in a relaxing outpatient setting.  Our goal is to increase the access to evidence-based care in our community, regardless of socioeconomic status, and provide measurable, data-driven results.

We are looking for a motivated colleague to lead our team and fulfill our mission of providing targeted evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults who need DBT.  As a member of our DBT team you would be joining a group of professionals who are committed to excellence.  We meet weekly for an in-person, adherent, DBT consultation team and a DBT adherence meeting. Our DBT program offers phone coaching, individual therapy, multiple adolescent and adult DBT groups, family therapy, and parent coaching. We are committed to DBT-Linehan Board of Certification and regularly attend conferences such as ISITDBT together.  Our program is dynamic and changing, and we work hard to reduce burn-out, collaborate on cases, and find ways to bring fun and innovation to our work.

Required Experience and Education

●        Must be licensed to practice psychotherapy in the United States. Preference will be given to those licensed in Massachusetts

●        Previous experience providing DBT to adolescents and/or adults is required 

●        Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology (PhD/PsyD/EdD), LICSW, LMHC

●        Completion of BTech DBT Foundational Training preferred

●        Candidates with DBT-Linehan Board of Certification will be given preference over candidates without DBT-LBC certification

●        Previous experience providing individual therapy with evidence-based treatments such as (but not limited to): RO-DBT, exposure therapy with response prevention, intensive one-session treatment for specific phobias, parent management training, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, COM-B, habit reversal training, etc.

Pay and Benefits Packages include:

●        Professional development is an important aspect of MCG’s ethos.  MCG encourages and supports each clinician’s ongoing development through mentoring and providing tuition for continuing education courses.  Additional training is offered in-house on an ongoing basis, and as requested/required.

●        Relocation reimbursement and/or signing bonus for the right candidate

●        Regular bonus opportunities

●        Generous health insurance packages for individuals and families

●        Weekly peer consultation, DBT team consultation, and DBT adherence meetings

●        A state-of-the-art EHR and electronic resource system to improve your treatment delivery

●        Administrative support: You are not required to complete billing for the psychotherapy services you provide, nor are you paid on whether or not MCG collects payment for your services! Focus on therapy without any marketing or collection tasks

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise program staff to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to DBT standards, congruent with DBT-LBC certification.

• Oversee and manage program development initiatives to enhance services for individuals needing DBT services throughout the lifespan (childhood to adulthood)

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including community partners, government agencies, and families.

• Provide administrative oversight for all program-related activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Facilitate training and professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills in delivering adherent and DBT-informed treatment.

• Monitor program performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

• Supervise staff, providing guidance and support to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven supervisory experience in a relevant field

• Strong management skills with the ability to supervise diverse teams effectively

• Strong background in psychology/social work and behavioral health

• Administrative experience to ensure smooth operational processes

• Expertise in program management and development, particularly around innovative programs that meet the needs of the communities we serve

• Exceptional organizational and relationship management skills

• Excellent relationship management skills to engage effectively with staff and clientele with a variety of learning styles and psychological presentations

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your expertise as a Director within our organization!

To Apply

●        Applicants should send a cover letter (PDF) and curriculum vitae/resume (PDF). No application materials will be reviewed nor responded to without a cover letter.  All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

●        Please send application materials to the attention of Alexander Solodyna, PsyD, MCG’s Founder/President, via email at info@mcg.works.  Please visit https://www.MCG.works to learn more about our practice. 

●        Applicants of underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply