Psychologist

PAX Health, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and remote opportunities

Job summary

PAX Health in New York seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to deliver psychological evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy across diverse mental health needs. You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and vocational counselors to coordinate care and support return-to-work, while maintaining timely documentation and adhering to ethical standards.

Hybrid and remote opportunities are available with offices in the New York City region,

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Valid license to practice psychology in New York State; multi-state practice eligibility (e.g., PSYPACT) is a plus.
• Must obtain authorization from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (NYS WCB) to provide treatment to Workers' Compensation clients.
• Experience providing psychological services to individuals with workers’ compensation or no-fault cases preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with proficiency in administering and interpreting psychological tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess mental health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address psychological concerns and promote rehabilitation.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-focused approaches.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, case managers, and vocational counselors, to coordinate care and support return-to-function or return-to-work processes.
• Advocate for clients to ensure access to appropriate mental health and rehabilitative services, including WC or no-fault cases when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessment reports, in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Abide by PAX Health code of ethics and model values.
• Other duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

PAX Healthis a leading mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Our team of professionals strive to create an environment where mental health is prioritized, stigma is eradicated, and individuals can thrive in their journey towards well-being.

The Psychologist will bring experience providing psychological services to individuals across a range of mental health, cognitive, and emotional challenges.

This includes conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess diagnostic clarity, cognitive functioning, and functional capacity, as well as delivering ongoing therapeutic support.

This role includes working with diverse populations, including, but not limited to, individuals involved in workers’ compensation and no-fault cases, and requires a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensivepsychological evaluationsto assess mental health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being.

• Develop and implementindividualized treatment plansto address psychological concerns, support recovery, and promote rehabilitation.

• Provideevidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-focused approaches, to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related conditions.

• Collaborate withinterdisciplinary teams, including physicians, case managers, and vocational counselors, to coordinate care and support return-to-function or return-to-work processes.

• Advocate for clients to ensure access toappropriatementalhealth and rehabilitative services, including WC or no-fault cases when applicable.

• Maintainaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessment reports,in accordance withprofessional and regulatory standards.

• Abide by PAX Healthcode of ethics and model values

• Other duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) inClinical Psychologyfrom an accredited institution.

• Valid license to practice psychology in theNew York State; multi-state practice eligibility (e.g., PSYPACT) is aplus.

• Must obtain authorization from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (NYS WCB) to provide treatment to Workers' Compensation clients.

• Experienceproviding psychological services to individuals withworkers’ compensation or no-fault casespreferred.

• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, withproficiencyin administering and interpreting psychological tests and measures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability toestablishrapport and build therapeutic alliances.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Commitment toethical standards and confidentialityin accordance withprofessional guidelines and regulations.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday through Friday, with a schedule of8:00 AM–4:00 PMor9:00 AM–5:00 PM

• No eveningsorweekendsrequired

• W-2 employmentwithfull-time and part-time opportunities available

• Provide30-minute psychotherapy sessionsfor Workers' Compensation clients

• Work with patients throughout an average6-month episode of care, providing ongoing psychotherapy and support

• Full-time compensation:$135,000–$150,000 annually,commensuratewith experience

• Hybrid and remote opportunities, officeslocatedin the New York City region, Westchester, and Long Island.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement for PAX Health

PAXHealth is an equalopportunityemployer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and treated fairly. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Wecomply withall applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties and responsibilities.In the course ofperforming this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, driving, listening, speaking, typing,readingand writing. In addition, an employee may be asked to carry orliftupto 20 lbs.