Associate Psychologist

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a qualified individual to provide psychological services. This entry-level position involves conducting evaluations, designing treatment plans, and leading counseling sessions. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and relevant clinical experience. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology.
• One year of clinical internship or experience under supervision required.
• Experience must include direct care with individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services under supervision.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Lead individual and group counseling sessions.

Skills

Psychological evaluation

Counseling

Behavioral treatment planning

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,681.00/yr - $113,650.00/yr

Duties Description

1. Provide psychological services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
2. Design, develop, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests
3. Conduct psychological evaluations
4. Participate at treatment team meetings and assist in the development of behavioral/treatment plans
5. Participate in and lead individual, family and group counseling sessions
6. Provide administrative supervision to lower-level psychology staff
7. Prepare reports and maintain a wide variety of records

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Notes

• Non-qualifying degrees include, but are not limited to, education, educational psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, human relations, etc.
• 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 areas such as mental and/or emotional disorders, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, addictions, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health.
• 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 includes, but is not limited to, experience in experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, etc.

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, meaning no exam is required if minimum qualifications are met. Employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status within one year, without needing to take an exam.

Posted Salary includes the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 23 ($86,681) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The Downstate adjustment is also added to the job rate ($109,650).

Other details include transfer options, impact of closures, eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, loan forgiveness programs, leave policies, health and retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities. OPWDD is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Additional job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration