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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 2 weeks ago

Psychologist 1/2

Onondaga County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Psychologist 1/2 to provide professional psychological services. The role involves developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

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Responsibilities

Provide professional psychological services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or other appropriate licensed clinician

Develop and write behavioral/treatment plans and complete functional assessments

Design, develop, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests

Analyze behavioral data and write progress notes

Conduct psychological evaluations

Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and attend meetings for case review

Participate in and lead individual, family and group counseling sessions

Prepare reports and maintain a wide variety of records

Peer review

Qualification

Degree in psychologyClinical experienceBehavioral assessmentPsychological testingTreatment planningGroup counselingFamily counselingInterdisciplinary teamwork

Required

You must have a master's degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education/United States Secretary of Education

The psychology degree program must have been one that prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings

Qualifying degree programs must have included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment, and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders

For Psychologist 1 - you must also have two years of supervised post master's degree experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting, where your primary duties were providing psychological services

For Psychologist 2 - you must also have three years of supervised post master's degree experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting, where your primary duties were providing psychological services

Candidates must submit an official transcript to provide evidence that such coursework was completed, or an attestation of the coursework equivalency from a qualifying accredited college or university

A doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology and one year of qualifying experience may be substituted for both the education and experience requirements above

Clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork assignment, that was completed as part of a qualifying master of psychology degree program, may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Certificate of advanced study in a clinical field of psychology or school psychology may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Examples of qualifying experience is considered to be direct experience with individuals, families, or groups in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community based residential and/or day program, under the supervision of a doctoral level psychologist, licensed psychologist, licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinical social worker

In order for experience to be considered qualifying, primary duties must have included activities such as administering assessments and tests for diagnostic psychological evaluations or completing functional behavior assessments; developing behavior support plans or writing psychological treatment plans; and/or providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas: mental and/or emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse disorders, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Program

Professional Development and Education and Training

Life insurance and Disability insurance

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees