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New York State Office of Mental Health

Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center, Bronx Campus

New York State Office of Mental Health, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS) Location: Bronx Campus, New York City Children's Center, P27230.

Base Pay Range $86,681.00/yr - $109,650.00/yr

Duties Description Associate Psychologist functions as an advanced clinician and provides professional psychological services under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. In addition to assessment and treatment, duties may include:

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, substance and/or chemical abuse programs, and 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

Additional duties may also include:

Supervising psychological services provided by clinical staff

Evaluating information from mental health units, probation, parole, district attorneys’ offices, etc.

Assisting in determining the need for admission to a secure treatment facility or release to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment

Developing, reviewing, and overseeing behavior management plans and/or treatment plans

Developing and conducting psychology‑related training for all levels of direct care and clinical staff

Minimum Qualifications 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) a one‑year full‑time pre‑doctoral clinical internship or (b) one‑year of experience under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in a clinical setting.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for 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.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

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

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,000.

NOTE:

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

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