Psychologist (Family Court) – Level I

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews existing court, medical, and mental health records to compile respondents’ histories and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations, which may also be used in Court records.
• Conducts interviews with collateral contacts (e.g. family members, therapists, school staff) and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations.
• Administers, scores, and interprets cognitive assessments and/or psychological tests and documents testing procedures, provides results, and includes any environmental and/or individual limitations that may have affected test results.
• Affords assistance to licensed psychologists with court testimony preparation and research.
• As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
• Attends and participates in all general training and staff conferences, as assigned.
• May perform other related duties within the scope of the limited permit as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program, accepted by the the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by NYSED.
• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED must be obtained within two (2) years of appointment to title.

Special Note

• Must successfully complete the NYC Health + Hospitals Family Court Mental Health Services (FCMHS) Forensic Training Program within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Department Preferences

• Proficient in general clinical assessment.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience in conducting forensic assessments.
• Strong research skills.
• Court experience.

How To Apply

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