Psychologist, Level I

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Police Department’s Behavioral Care & Support Section seeks a Department Psychologist Level I to conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations, case management, trauma debriefings, and screenings for undercover assignments at 1 Lefrak City, Queens. Work is 35 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements include a doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, school, forensic, clinical health, or neuro-psychology) or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of graduate work with a doctoral degree option in psychology.
• Licensed psychologist in New York State or eligible for Licensure.
• Strong report writing and forensic evaluation interests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations for police personnel and other staff.
• Provide case management, trauma debriefings, crisis intervention, and screenings for assignments.
• Attend conferences and provide psychoeducation and support at precincts and units.

Skills

Forensic evaluations

Writing ability

Crisis intervention

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality‑of‑life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Medical Division operates 24/7 with the primary responsibility of overseeing the health and well‑being of all members of the service, including both physical and psychological. The main office is located at 59-17 Junction Blvd. Queens, however, NYPD also operates out of 4 satellite offices to monitor and evaluate uniformed members of service while sick or on restricted duty.

The Behavioral Care & Support Section Conducts Fitness For Duty Evaluations As Well As Ensures Members Of Service Are Receiving The Appropriate Behavioral Health Services They Require. The NYPD’s Behavior Care & Support Section Is Seeking Qualified Candidates To Fill The Role Of Department Psychologist Level I. The Duties May Include The Following:

• Conducting fitness for duty evaluations of police personnel (uniformed and civilian), case management, trauma debriefings, military debriefings, crisis intervention, and screening for undercover assignments. (training and supervision provided)
• Providing supportive services and psychoeducation for individuals at designated NYPD precincts and specialty units
• Attending and participating in psychological and general staff conferences and training

WORK LOCATION

1 Lefrak City, Queens

Hours/Shift

35 hours weekly; Monday-Friday

Additional Information

Selected candidates will have a comprehensive background investigation.

NOTE: Employees in the title of Psychologist who are employed by the NYPD will receive a $10,000 assignment differential annually, in addition to their base salary.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of graduate work, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester credits in psychology, in an accredited graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology, plus two years of satisfactory full-time experience, gained after admission to the accredited graduate program, in one of these areas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in a hospital, penal institution, social services agency, clinic, court, school or other agency or institution; or
• A doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology from an accredited college or university; or
• Completion of a re-specialization in clinical psychology from an accredited graduate program plus one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

To qualify, all candidates must have completed the equivalent of three semester credits from an accredited graduate school, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, psychopathology or abnormal psychology, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention; and all candidates must have 240 hours of experience, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention. However, experience in psychological and/or behavioral intervention may be under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist.

Completion of an American Psychological Association (APA) approved doctoral program in professional psychology is evidence of meeting the course requirements listed above. Completion of an APA approved internship in professional psychology is evidence of meeting one year of supervised full-time experience.

Externships are part of a doctoral program and will not be accepted for meeting minimum experience requirements. Experience gained prior to admission into the required graduate program will also not be accepted for meeting minimum experience requirements.

License Requirement For Assignment Level I

For appointment to the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services and those programs functionally transferred to the Health and Hospitals Corporation from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

Applicants should have strong interest in conducting forensic evaluations as this is not a psychotherapy position. Good writing ability is also important as clinical report writing is an integral part of the job.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position. Please review the qualifications for Level 1 only for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $74,759.00 – $97,110.00