Associate Psychologist / Psychologist 2 / Psychologist 1 / Trainee 1 - 2 / Psychology Assistant 3
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Residential Psychologist for Westchester County Team 1 IRAs
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o The Psychologist will provide essential psychological services to individuals and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidance. o The psychologist will develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and functional behavioral assessments for individuals with challenging behaviors associated with Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability and psychiatric diagnoses; collect data and summarize for psychiatric consults; complete psychological evaluations as needed, and utilize electronic health record for documentation and central location for plans and assessments. o Complete assessments, as needed, including risk assessments, high risk behavior support plans, intelligence testing and measures of adaptive behavior. o Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend meetings for individual service plans, case reviews, and residential habilitation. o Develop and present individuals' cases to review committees which include:
HRC, ICC, and LRMC for approval. o Participate as a member of the Psychology Department, which includes attending monthly meetings and performing special assignments as directed. o The Psychologist will provide individualized services to people who may have challenging behavioral and forensic profiles within a community residential setting. o This psychologist will also assist with implementation of Central Office initiatives including PROMOTE integration/modeling, as well as discipline specific projects, including assisting with transition to electronic health records, participation in relevant committees and other related duties.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Residential Psychologist for Westchester County Team 1 IRAs
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o The Psychologist will provide essential psychological services to individuals and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidance. o The psychologist will develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and functional behavioral assessments for individuals with challenging behaviors associated with Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability and psychiatric diagnoses; collect data and summarize for psychiatric consults; complete psychological evaluations as needed, and utilize electronic health record for documentation and central location for plans and assessments. o Complete assessments, as needed, including risk assessments, high risk behavior support plans, intelligence testing and measures of adaptive behavior. o Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend meetings for individual service plans, case reviews, and residential habilitation. o Develop and present individuals' cases to review committees which include:
HRC, ICC, and LRMC for approval. o Participate as a member of the Psychology Department, which includes attending monthly meetings and performing special assignments as directed. o The Psychologist will provide individualized services to people who may have challenging behavioral and forensic profiles within a community residential setting. o This psychologist will also assist with implementation of Central Office initiatives including PROMOTE integration/modeling, as well as discipline specific projects, including assisting with transition to electronic health records, participation in relevant committees and other related duties.
Salary Range:
From $82351 to $103368 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Psychology Assistant 3 - A master's degree in psychology. Appointment at Psychology Trainee Level Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service For Psychologist Trainee 1 - a master's degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education/United States Secretary of Education. The psychology degree program must have been one that prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings; OR Completion of graduate coursework in a qualifying doctoral level program in psychology that would be the equivalent required for conferral of a master's degree in psychology. The coursework must have prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings. Candidates must submit an official transcript to provide evidence that such coursework was completed, or an attestation of the coursework equivalency from a qualifying accredited college or university. For Appointments at Psychologist 1 and 2 - you must have a Master of Psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university psychology degree program which prepares graduates for clinical positions in the field of psychology in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. Qualifying degree programs must have included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment, and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders. For Psychologist 1 - A master's degree in psychology and completion of a two-year traineeship; or two years of supervised, post-degree psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. For Psychologist 2 - A master's degree in psychology and three years of supervised, post-degree psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. Substitution for Post-Master's degree
Experience:
Doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology may be substituted for both the education and experience requirements above. Clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork assignment, that was completed as part of a qualifying master of psychology degree program, may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Certificate of advanced study in a clinical field of psychology or school psychology may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Note:
Examples of qualifying degree programs/majors include but are not limited to the following:
clinical psychology, clinical forensic psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, and child psychology. Note:
Examples of non-qualifying degree programs/majors include but are not limited to the following:
education, counseling, clinical counseling, clinical hypnosis, community counseling, educational counseling, forensic counseling, guidance counseling, human relations, marriage and family counseling, professional counseling, rehabilitative counseling, school counseling, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, psychological counseling, pastoral psychology, transpersonal psychology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, and organizational psychology. Note:
Examples of qualifying experience is considered to be direct experience with individuals, families, or groups in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community based residential and/or day program, under the supervision of a doctoral level psychologist, licensed psychologist, licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinical social worker (or in the case of school psychologists with permanent certification from the New York State Education Department, working under the supervision of a school principal or similar administrator). In order for experience to be considered qualifying, primary duties must have included activities such as administering assessments and tests for diagnostic psychological evaluations or completing functional behavior assessments; developing behavior support plans or writing psychological treatment plans; and/or providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas:
mental and/or emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse disorders, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health. Note:
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to, experience in experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, health psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, pastoral counseling, or as a habilitation specialist or instructor of psychology. A practicum, externship, or clinical fieldwork assignment is defined as a direct clinical experience providing psychological services in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community based residential and/or day program; and must have been a component of a qualifying Master of Psychology degree program listed on the official transcript. Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee 1 levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. For Associate Psychologist - You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title. On or before the date of filing your application, you must have:
A doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology (see notes below); AND EITHER a one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship OR one year of psychology experience in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. You must demonstrate on your application how you meet this qualification. 1. non-qualifying degrees include, but are not limited to the following:
education, educational psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, human relations, etc. 2. Psychology experience in a clinical setting is considered to be any direct care experience with individuals, families, or groups in a hospital, clinic, private practice, or correctional setting under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Qualifying experience must primarily include performing psychological evaluations or assessment tests, psychological diagnostic testing, developing psychological treatment plans, providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas:
mental and/or emotional disorders, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health. 3. The following experience is NOT considered qualifying:
experience in administration, administrative services, administrative oversight, training, special education, behavior specialist, habilitation specialist, project management, research, or primarily supervisory experience. Other non-qualifying experience including, but is no limited to, experience in experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, etc. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS You must indicate the conferral date of the qualifying doctoral degree and clearly state the dates of the one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship on the NYS-APP application form or the online application. Additional Comments:
Appointment at Psychology Trainee Level Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee 1 levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Psychology Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Psychologist 2. o Psychology Trainee 1:
$64,296 o Psychology Trainee 2:
$66,400 o Psychologist 1:
$74,522-$93,683 o Psychologist 2:
$82,351 - $103,368 Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($3,026). o If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. Non-Competitive Promotion:
If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. PLEASE NOTE:
o A valid driver's license is preferred. ? When applying, please furnish a current daytime telephone number. ? Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed. ? At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position. ? Please submit a current resume with your application detailing your education & experience that reflects your familiarity with the above-referenced duties & responsibilities.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Residential Psychologist for Westchester County Team 1 IRAs
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o The Psychologist will provide essential psychological services to individuals and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidance. o The psychologist will develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and functional behavioral assessments for individuals with challenging behaviors associated with Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability and psychiatric diagnoses; collect data and summarize for psychiatric consults; complete psychological evaluations as needed, and utilize electronic health record for documentation and central location for plans and assessments. o Complete assessments, as needed, including risk assessments, high risk behavior support plans, intelligence testing and measures of adaptive behavior. o Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend meetings for individual service plans, case reviews, and residential habilitation. o Develop and present individuals' cases to review committees which include:
HRC, ICC, and LRMC for approval. o Participate as a member of the Psychology Department, which includes attending monthly meetings and performing special assignments as directed. o The Psychologist will provide individualized services to people who may have challenging behavioral and forensic profiles within a community residential setting. o This psychologist will also assist with implementation of Central Office initiatives including PROMOTE integration/modeling, as well as discipline specific projects, including assisting with transition to electronic health records, participation in relevant committees and other related duties.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Residential Psychologist for Westchester County Team 1 IRAs
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o The Psychologist will provide essential psychological services to individuals and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidance. o The psychologist will develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and functional behavioral assessments for individuals with challenging behaviors associated with Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability and psychiatric diagnoses; collect data and summarize for psychiatric consults; complete psychological evaluations as needed, and utilize electronic health record for documentation and central location for plans and assessments. o Complete assessments, as needed, including risk assessments, high risk behavior support plans, intelligence testing and measures of adaptive behavior. o Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend meetings for individual service plans, case reviews, and residential habilitation. o Develop and present individuals' cases to review committees which include:
HRC, ICC, and LRMC for approval. o Participate as a member of the Psychology Department, which includes attending monthly meetings and performing special assignments as directed. o The Psychologist will provide individualized services to people who may have challenging behavioral and forensic profiles within a community residential setting. o This psychologist will also assist with implementation of Central Office initiatives including PROMOTE integration/modeling, as well as discipline specific projects, including assisting with transition to electronic health records, participation in relevant committees and other related duties.
Salary Range:
From $82351 to $103368 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Psychology Assistant 3 - A master's degree in psychology. Appointment at Psychology Trainee Level Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service For Psychologist Trainee 1 - a master's degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education/United States Secretary of Education. The psychology degree program must have been one that prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings; OR Completion of graduate coursework in a qualifying doctoral level program in psychology that would be the equivalent required for conferral of a master's degree in psychology. The coursework must have prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings. Candidates must submit an official transcript to provide evidence that such coursework was completed, or an attestation of the coursework equivalency from a qualifying accredited college or university. For Appointments at Psychologist 1 and 2 - you must have a Master of Psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university psychology degree program which prepares graduates for clinical positions in the field of psychology in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. Qualifying degree programs must have included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment, and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders. For Psychologist 1 - A master's degree in psychology and completion of a two-year traineeship; or two years of supervised, post-degree psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. For Psychologist 2 - A master's degree in psychology and three years of supervised, post-degree psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. Substitution for Post-Master's degree
Experience:
Doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology may be substituted for both the education and experience requirements above. Clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork assignment, that was completed as part of a qualifying master of psychology degree program, may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Certificate of advanced study in a clinical field of psychology or school psychology may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Note:
Examples of qualifying degree programs/majors include but are not limited to the following:
clinical psychology, clinical forensic psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, and child psychology. Note:
Examples of non-qualifying degree programs/majors include but are not limited to the following:
education, counseling, clinical counseling, clinical hypnosis, community counseling, educational counseling, forensic counseling, guidance counseling, human relations, marriage and family counseling, professional counseling, rehabilitative counseling, school counseling, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, psychological counseling, pastoral psychology, transpersonal psychology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, and organizational psychology. Note:
Examples of qualifying experience is considered to be direct experience with individuals, families, or groups in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community based residential and/or day program, under the supervision of a doctoral level psychologist, licensed psychologist, licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinical social worker (or in the case of school psychologists with permanent certification from the New York State Education Department, working under the supervision of a school principal or similar administrator). In order for experience to be considered qualifying, primary duties must have included activities such as administering assessments and tests for diagnostic psychological evaluations or completing functional behavior assessments; developing behavior support plans or writing psychological treatment plans; and/or providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas:
mental and/or emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse disorders, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health. Note:
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to, experience in experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, health psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, pastoral counseling, or as a habilitation specialist or instructor of psychology. A practicum, externship, or clinical fieldwork assignment is defined as a direct clinical experience providing psychological services in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community based residential and/or day program; and must have been a component of a qualifying Master of Psychology degree program listed on the official transcript. Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee 1 levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. For Associate Psychologist - You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title. On or before the date of filing your application, you must have:
A doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology (see notes below); AND EITHER a one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship OR one year of psychology experience in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. You must demonstrate on your application how you meet this qualification. 1. non-qualifying degrees include, but are not limited to the following:
education, educational psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, human relations, etc. 2. Psychology experience in a clinical setting is considered to be any direct care experience with individuals, families, or groups in a hospital, clinic, private practice, or correctional setting under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Qualifying experience must primarily include performing psychological evaluations or assessment tests, psychological diagnostic testing, developing psychological treatment plans, providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas:
mental and/or emotional disorders, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health. 3. The following experience is NOT considered qualifying:
experience in administration, administrative services, administrative oversight, training, special education, behavior specialist, habilitation specialist, project management, research, or primarily supervisory experience. Other non-qualifying experience including, but is no limited to, experience in experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, etc. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS You must indicate the conferral date of the qualifying doctoral degree and clearly state the dates of the one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship on the NYS-APP application form or the online application. Additional Comments:
Appointment at Psychology Trainee Level Appointments may also be made at the Psychology Trainee 1 levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Psychology Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Psychologist 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Psychology Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Psychologist 2. o Psychology Trainee 1:
$64,296 o Psychology Trainee 2:
$66,400 o Psychologist 1:
$74,522-$93,683 o Psychologist 2:
$82,351 - $103,368 Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($3,026). o If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. Non-Competitive Promotion:
If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. PLEASE NOTE:
o A valid driver's license is preferred. ? When applying, please furnish a current daytime telephone number. ? Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed. ? At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position. ? Please submit a current resume with your application detailing your education & experience that reflects your familiarity with the above-referenced duties & responsibilities.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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