Licensed Psychologist

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal leave

Sick leave

Professional leave

Health care

Dental & vision

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks a Licensed Psychologist to supervise and/or deliver professional psychological services, including assessments and treatment. The role involves clinical leadership, program management, and specialized neuropsychology and forensic duties, with opportunities for crisis intervention and training.

The position emphasizes court-ordered evaluations, specialized assessments, and the application of behavioral interventions, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or provide professional psychological services.
• Engage in assessment and treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership and program management.
• Conduct forensic or court-ordered assessments and expert testimony.
• Perform specialized assessments (functional, personality, risk, competency, vocational, educational).
• Design and apply behavioral technology and other interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Participate in training and peer review.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist (NY)

Neuropsychology

Child & Adolescent psychology

Forensic assessment

Crisis intervention

Training & peer review

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Licensed Psychologist, you will supervise and/or provide professional psychological services. In addition to assessment and treatment, your duties may include:

• Clinical leadership.
• Program management.
• Psychological services requiring expertise in neuropsychology, child and adolescent psychology, and sex offense treatment.
• Forensic or court‑ordered assessment, treatment, and expert testimony.
• Specialized assessment (functional, personality, risk, competency, vocational, educational).
• Design and application of behavioral technology and other specialized psychological interventions.
• Crisis intervention.
• Training.
• Peer review.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.

Additional Information

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Positions may be filled through a non‑competitive appointment; employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non‑competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status within one year of permanent appointment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays (13 per year).
• Paid vacation (initially 13 days per year).
• Paid personal leave (5 days per year).
• Paid sick leave (13 days per year, may carry over).
• Professional leave (up to 3 days per year).
• Health care coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at full pay).
• Retirement participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.