Postdoctoral Fellow in Implementation Science, Quality Improvement, and Evidence-Based Therapy in Waltham, Massachusetts at The Baker Center for Children and Families

The Baker Center for Children and Families, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, is accepting applications for a one (1) year joint implementation science/clinical postdoctoral fellowship. The Baker Center is an established center of excellence for implementation, training, quality improvement, and service initiatives focused on improving behavioral health for children and adolescents. The Baker Center is also home of the Center for Effective Therapy, an outpatient direct service provider for children and adolescents ages 2-22. Clinicians utilize evidence-based treatments for some of the most common presenting problems including anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and disruptive behavior. The position is contingent upon available funding.

The postdoctoral fellow will spend 50% within the Center for Effective Therapy (CET) and 50% within the Quality Care Initiative (QCI). Within QCI, the postdoctoral fellow will assist with behavioral health implementation initiatives. This can include treatment implementation and quality improvement activities, coordination of training, co-leading clinical trainings, program evaluation, curriculum development, grant writing, and acting as a liaison between project staff, trainers, and community partners receiving training and/or technical assistance. The postdoctoral fellow may also have the opportunity to utilize large clinical and implementation datasets to pursue or support research publications and conference presentations. Within QCI, the fellow will be supervised by the Assistant Director of Implementation. Within CET, the postdoctoral fellow will receive training and supervision in evidence-based models for child and adolescent therapy for those applicants seeking hours towards Massachusetts psychology licensure. Specific training towards certification as a therapist and supervisor/trainer in the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) will be available. Appointment as a fellow at Harvard Medical School is available for the qualified successful applicant. Fellows must be available in-person and will attend team meetings and provide services at the Baker Center Waltham location.

Experien ce:

• Completion of an APA- or CPA-approved internship. Start date Summer 2027
• At least one year experience with program implementation/implementation of evidence-based treatments, prevention, and/or education.
• At least two years experience and training in childrens behavioral health assessments and interventions, particularly with experience in providing one or more evidence-based treatments.
• Experience utilizing quality improvement strategies, using data to improve practice and/or translational research.
• Strong project coordination skills.
• Experience using online database systems and/or survey tools preferred.
• Direct clinical experience and training in CBT for childhood depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and/or behavioral parent training for childhood disruptive behavior disorders preferred.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of implementation science frameworks or methodologies (e.g., National Implementation Research Network, Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, Learning Collaborative Methodology) preferred.
• Experience with large datasets and statistical analysis using SPSS for quality improvement or evaluation purposes.

• Knowledge of the child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or mental health systems in Massachusetts or other states.

Benefits

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.