Psychologist 2 (NY HELPS)
About the role
This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). During the NY HELPS Program, the title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment (no examination required) provided candidates meet the minimum qualifications. After one year of permanent appointment, non‑competitive status is expected to convert to competitive status without further examination, granting the same rights and privileges as other competitive class employees. Employees may participate in promotion examinations for which they qualify.
Responsibilities
The Psychologist 2 reports to the CMSO Regional Supervisor and BBHS Chief of Treatment Services and provides clinical case management services to youth and their families or caregivers. As a member of the youth’s support team, the clinician helps the team understand youth holistically, conceptualizing behaviors related to placement within familial, community, cultural and developmental contexts. The clinician continually assesses and draws on youth and caregiver strengths to facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual growth/wellness. Serves as an active member of a multidisciplinary team; attends meetings, presents clinical information and observations, provides consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines, and coordinates care and treatment planning. May conduct clinical assessments using standardized instruments, develop person‑centered, goal‑oriented treatment plans, and recommend higher levels of care with referrals for specialized services. May provide direct mental health counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families, including via tele‑health technologies. Conducts risk assessments and crisis intervention when indicated. Documents and maintains youth records (contact notes, treatment plans, assessments, clinical recommendations, collateral contacts) per state regulations and DJJOY policies. Collaborates with clinical and community staff to develop discharge and aftercare service plans. May assist facility clinicians in identifying community providers and scheduling appointments for continuity of care for youth exiting OCFS facilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications – Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the NY HELPS program. Education: A Master of Psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university that prepares graduates for clinical positions in psychology (clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings). The degree program must have included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment, and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders. Experience: Three years of supervised post‑master’s degree experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting, where primary duties involved providing psychological services (administering assessments/tests for diagnostic evaluations or functional behavior assessments; developing behavior support plans or writing psychological treatment plans; providing psychological counseling/treatment in areas such as mental/emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse disorders, sex offender assessment/treatment, or forensic mental health). Substitutions: A doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology plus one year of qualifying experience may substitute for both the education and experience requirements. A clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork completed as part of a qualifying Master of Psychology degree may substitute for one year of required experience. A certificate of advanced study in a clinical field of psychology or school psychology may substitute for one year of required experience. Qualifying degree majors include clinical psychology, clinical forensic psychology, community psychology