Psychologist Level I

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide professional services within MOBILE CRISIS, delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced urban setting.

The position requires a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program, NYSED limited permit or license, and the ability to obtain full licensure within two years of appointment. Base salary is $106,348 with additional licensing stipend.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral degree in Psychology (APA-accredited).
• Valid NYSED limited permit to practice as a Psychologist or license.
• Must obtain full NYSED license within two years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to individuals and groups.
• Conduct clinical interviewing and test interpretation.
• Maintain records of test performance and treatment results.
• Prepare psychological findings for case histories and reports.
• Consult with psychiatrists, social workers, judges, and others on diagnoses and recommendations.
• Participate in staff conferences and research.
• May supervise interns and other staff.
• May provide psychotherapy and neuro-psychological assessments.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Test administration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Responsibilities

1. Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)
accredited program, accepted by the NYSED.
2. Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Education Department
(NYSED).
3. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED must be obtained
within two (2) years of appointment to title.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of psychology, providing psychological services to individuals and groups across various settings, including Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics (FPECC), which may include participation in the process of commitment of patients to institutional care. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care. All personnel perform related work.

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision-making, performs professional work in the field of psychology. Unlicensed individuals must work under the supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered Psychologist.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Through clinical interviewing and/or through the selection, administration and interpretation of standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity, evaluates individuals' emotional and intellectual functioning.

2. Maintains suitable records and files of test performance and treatment results.

3. Prepares reports of psychological findings which may be included in clinical case histories, files, etc.

4. Consults with psychiatrists, social workers, judges and other relevant parties regarding the diagnoses, prognoses and recommendations for disposition of individual cases.

5. Attends and may participate in psychological and general staff conferences.

6. Participates in individual and group research by evaluating initial summarization and quantitative treatment of data, preparing research reports for publication.

7. May be required to provide psychological consultation services on non-clinical issues, and may offer psychological consultation services to other City agencies.

8. May participate in treatment programs administering psychotherapy.

9. May provide neuro-psychological and vocational assessments.

10. May prepare commitment papers, including write-ups and documentation for cases.

11. May give instruction or training in psychodiagnostic and/or therapeutic techniques.

12. May oversee the work of psychology interns, social workers and paraprofessional mental health workers.

13. May do research on test development. May contribute to formulation of hypotheses and details of research design.

14. May be required to testify in court or at other hearings.

In addition to base compensation, you will receive $5,013 annually if you are currently registered and possess a New York State license to practice as a psychologist.

JOB DETAILS

$106,348

Position type: Full-Time

Department: MOBILE CRISIS

Category: Behavioral Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2026

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

760 Broadway

Brooklyn, NY 11206

Flushing Av (J,M) ,

Myrtle Av (J,M,Z)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.