Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center - Outpatient, P27934

Responsibilities

Associate Psychologist functions as an advanced clinician and provides professional psychological services under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. In addition to assessment and treatment, duties may include:

• Clinical leadership
• Program management
• Forensic or court‑ordered assessment, treatment, and expert testimony
• Psychological services requiring expertise in neuropsychology, geropsychology, sex offender treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, trauma, and substance and/or chemical abuse programs
• Specialized assessment (functional, personality, risk, competency, vocational, education)
• Design and application of behavioral technology and other specialized psychological interventions
• Individual, group, or family therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Consultation to other agencies
• Training and peer review

Additional duties may include:

• Supervising psychological services provided by clinical staff
• Evaluating information from mental health units, probation, parole, district attorneys' offices, etc.
• Assisting in determining the need for admission to a secure treatment facility or release to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment
• Developing, reviewing, and overseeing behavior‑management plans and/or treatment plans
• Developing and conducting psychology‑related training for all levels of direct‑care and clinical staff

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have a doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology and either:

• A one‑year full‑time pre‑doctoral clinical internship
• One year of experience under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in a clinical setting

Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Additional Information

Background checks will be required. To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program). If appointed and subsequently listed as excluded, employment may be terminated. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate as necessary to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. Loss of the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may result in termination.