Psychologist, Level I

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,759 - 97,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Psychologist for NYPD recruitment, performing tests and interviews to evaluate emotional and intellectual functioning. You will prepare professional findings and maintain test records for applicants.

Position requires doctoral training or equivalent, NYS license, and eligibility for the 55-a program. Hybrid schedule with location at NYPD assessment division. Email inquiries to Dr. Benjami Appel.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level training in psychology, with coursework in core areas.
• Experience with psychological testing and interpretation.
• APA requirements and internship experience are considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological testing and interviews of candidates.
• Evaluate emotional and intellectual functioning; prepare findings.
• Maintain records of test performance results and related documentation.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Assessment & testing

Documentation & reporting

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Graduate coursework in psychology

Licensure eligibility

Job description

Position Overview

PSYCHOLOGIST – 52110

IF THERE IS AN ACTIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, ONLY THOSE WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Mission

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 NYPD 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.

Candidate Assessment Division

The Candidate Assessment Division is responsible for overseeing the character investigation, physical agility testing, medical screening, and psychological testing of candidates seeking uniformed and civilian employment with the NYPD.

Position Responsibilities

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision, the employee will perform professional work in the field of psychology. Responsibilities include conducting psychological testing and interviews, selecting, administering, and interpreting standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity, evaluating individuals' emotional and intellectual functioning, preparing psychologist findings, and maintaining suitable records and files of test performance results.

Work Location

235 E 20TH STREET, NY, NY 10003

Work Schedule

FULL-TIME, Hybrid Schedule Offered.

Contact Information

Please contact Dr. Benjami Appel at [e-mail] with any questions regarding this posting.

Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and spouse or domestic partner & 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.

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.”

To qualify, all candidates must have completed the equivalent of three semester credits from an accredited graduate school 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. 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 and experience prior to admission into the required graduate program are not accepted for minimum experience requirements.

License Requirements – Assignment Level I

A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained for the duration of employment.

License Requirements – Assignment Level II

• A doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro‑psychology, awarded upon completion of a doctoral program in psychology registered by the New York State Department of Education and designated as licensure qualifying, or determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent to a New York State registered program that is licensure qualifying; and
• One additional year of satisfactory full‑time experience, either working as a Psychologist for the City of New York, or in a supervisory capacity in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro‑psychology in an approved agency or institution. Employees who complete their doctoral degree requirements on or after October 1, 1992, must have at least one year of qualifying experience gained after the completion of all doctoral degree requirements; and
• A license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education, obtained within one year of the date of assignment. At the discretion of the appointing agency, the period to obtain the license may be extended for up to six months for employees who fail to obtain the license within one year of their assignment.

License Requirements – Assignment Level III

• The doctoral degree in psychology as described under the Special Note # for Assignment Level II;
• A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education;
• Four years of satisfactory full‑time experience in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro‑psychology, of which at least one year must have been under the direct supervision of a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist, and at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity as a licensed Psychologist.

55(a) 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Salary

$74,759.00 – $97,110.00