Senior Psychologist: Clinical & Forensic Leadership

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan seeks a psychologist to provide professional and supervisory psychology services across settings, including forensic psychiatric evaluation clinics. The role involves patient-centered care, collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and the court system, and potential supervision of staff and interns.

The position emphasizes assessment, psychotherapy, research contributions, and testimony in various hearings to support better patient outcomes within a

Qualifications

• Professional and/or supervisory work in psychology across settings
• Provides psychological services to individuals and groups
• Experience with forensic evaluation clinics and court processes

Responsibilities

• Perform professional and/or supervisory psychology duties with patient-focused care
• Conduct clinical interviews and psychodiagnostic assessments
• Prepare reports and contribute to clinical case histories
• Consult with psychiatrists, social workers, judges, and others on diagnoses and disposition
• Supervise psychology interns and staff as needed
• May provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological/vocational assessments
• May participate in court testimony
• Collaborate in research and program development

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Group facilitation

Cultural competency

Diversity awareness

Leadership

Management

Problem solving

Healthcare experience

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan seeks a psychologist to provide professional and supervisory psychology services across settings, including forensic psychiatric evaluation clinics. The role involves patient-centered care, collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and the court system, and potential supervision of staff and interns.

The position emphasizes assessment, psychotherapy, research contributions, and testimony in various hearings to support better patient outcomes within a