Psychologist 2 (NY HELPS)

Children & Family Services, Office of; Town of Tompkins (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Children and Family Services seeks a Psychologist 2 to join a multidisciplinary treatment team at a juvenile justice residential facility in the Finger Lakes region.

The role involves admission screening, psychological assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning for youth in care. The position reports to the Facility Assistant Director for Treatment and works with case managers, direct care staff, education, and medical personnel.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with administering assessments and developing behavior support plans.
• Experience in writing treatment plans and providing psychological counseling.
• Supervised post-master's clinical experience or doctoral level expertise.

Responsibilities

• Admission screening and intake for youth in care.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy (individual and group).
• Develop and monitor treatment and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with case managers, direct care staff, education and medical personnel.
• Report to the Facility Assistant Director for Treatment.

Skills

Assessment administration

Behavior support plans

Treatment planning

Counseling

Education

Master of Psychology

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

The Office of Children and Family Services seeks a Psychologist 2 to join a multidisciplinary treatment team at a juvenile justice residential facility in the Finger Lakes region.

The role involves admission screening, psychological assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning for youth in care. The position reports to the Facility Assistant Director for Treatment and works collaboratively with case managers, direct care staff, education, and medical personnel.

Key qualifications:

• Master of Psychology degree from a regionally accredited program with coursework in psychological/behavioral assessment and treatment modalities, plus three years of supervised post-master's clinical
• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology with one year of qualifying experience may substitute for education and experience requirements
• Direct clinical experience with individuals, families, or groups in hospital, psychiatric clinic, correctional facility, or community-based settings under appropriate supervision
• Qualifying experience must include administering assessments, developing behavior support plans, writing psychological treatment plans, or providing psychological counseling
• NY HELPS eligibility: candidates must meet open-competitive minimum qualifications