Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P27999

About the role

Associate Psychologist functions as an advanced clinician and provide professional psychological services under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• 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
• supervise psychological services provided by clinical staff
• evaluate information from mental health units, probation, parole, district attorneys' offices, etc.
• assist in determining the need for admission to a secure treatment facility or release to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment
• develop, review, and oversee behavior management plans and/or treatment plans
• develop and conduct psychology-related training for all levels of direct care and clinical staff

Requirements

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 OR one year of experience under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in a clinical setting OR Candidates within State Service can be considered 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.

Qualifications

• Must not 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, must become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and actively participate to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid.
• Loss of ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may result in termination.
• Background checks are required.

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