Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27998

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical leadership and program management
• Conducting forensic or court-ordered assessments
• Providing treatment and expert testimony
• Providing individual, group, or family therapy and crisis intervention
• Maintaining records and documentation

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State (eligible for NY HELPS program).
• 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 (for internal State Service candidates).
• Reachable on the current Licensed Psychologist eligible list (for internal State Service candidates).
• Background checks will be required.
• Must maintain licensure and registration; failure to do so may result in removal from the position.
• Must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid/Medicare exclusion lists (or other Federal/Federally assisted programs) at appointment and throughout employment; being listed may lead to termination.
• If appointed, may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate to allow billing through Medicare and Medicaid.
• Loss of the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may result in termination.

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

Pay

The salary of $145,563 includes a Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000), an Increased Hiring Rate ($25,077), and a Downstate Adjustment ($4,150).