Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS)

New York State; Village of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of social services is seeking an Associate Psychologist to join their dedicated team. This role involves working directly with youth in a residential setting, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and developing comprehensive treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology and experience in clinical settings. With a commitment to fostering emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills among youth, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays annually

Paid vacation leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Professional development leave

Affordable health insurance programs

Family dental and vision benefits

Retirement system membership

Deferred compensation options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in psychology and relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in individual and group counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission screenings and mental health assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and provide individual/group therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for youth treatment.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counseling

Psychological Testing

Collaboration with Treatment Teams

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Clinical Internship or Traineeship

Job description

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Agency: Children & Family Services, Office of

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 23

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $84,156 to $106,454 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Orange

Location: 97 Cross Road, Goshen, NY

Duties Description

The Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), Division for Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) is seeking an Associate Psychologist to work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. In the Juvenile Justice residential setting/facility, the Associate Psychologist is responsible for the following:

1. Admission screening, including mental status exam and suicide assessment.
2. 30-day assessment, including administration of various mental health and substance use screens, youth and collateral interviews, and record review to develop a psychosocial assessment and subsequent mental health treatment plan.
3. Collaboration and treatment planning with youth's assigned psychiatrist as indicated.
4. Individual and group counseling and psychotherapy.
5. Treatment reviews.
6. Cognitive and other psychological testing as indicated.
7. Serve as a member of the facility Committee on Special Education.
8. Discharge planning.

The Associate Psychologist works with youth case managers, direct care staff, education, and medical staff to develop and enact comprehensive treatment plans aimed at increasing youths’ skills in the areas of emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.

The Associate Psychologist reports to the Facility Assistant Director for Treatment (ADT) who provides individual and group clinical supervision. A monthly state-wide psychology supervision provides practitioners the opportunity to discuss cases and systems considerations with other psychologists working in DJJOY facilities (of which there are 9). DJJOY provides numerous clinical trainings with accompanying NYS Department of Education approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Minimum Qualifications

Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. In addition, you must have a doctoral degree in a field of psychology.

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Earned doctoral degree in a field of psychology; AND either a one-year, full-time clinical internship, or traineeship; OR one year of psychology experience in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.

Additional Comments

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, including:

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1. All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2. All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3. For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Contact Information:

Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: Bureau of Personnel - DEC

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City: Rensselaer

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [e-mail]. You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.