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New York State Office of Mental Health · 6 hours ago

Psychiatric Examiner (Psychologist) (NY HELPS), Central Office;

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking to fill Psychiatric Examiner (Psychologist) positions within its Division of Forensic Services. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred under the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act, including assessments of mental abnormalities and recommendations for treatment or confinement.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate convicted sex offenders nearing the end of their criminal sentences to determine whether they suffer from a mental abnormality that predisposes them to sexually offend and results in an inability to control such behavior and require civil management

Conduct annual evaluations of those civilly confined to secure treatment facilities to determine whether they remain dangerous and in need of confinement

Re-evaluate those determined to suffer from a mental abnormality to assess their current level of dangerousness pursuant to Article 10 of the Mental Hygiene Law

Evaluate those in violation of their Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (SIST) conditions to determine whether these conditions need to be modified, or civil confinement is warranted based on an individual’s current level of dangerousness

Conduct bi-annual evaluations of SIST clients to determine whether release or a reduction in the conditions of SIST is appropriate

Administer, score, and interpret results of actuarial and other standardized risk assessment tools (e.g., Static-99R, Violence Risk Scale: Sex Offender [VRS:SO], Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interest [SSPI], Psychopathy Checklist – Revised [PCL-R], Stable-2007/Acute-2007)

Interview collateral contacts (e.g., family members, treatment providers, and social supports); prepare detailed reports summarizing review and evaluation findings for use in Article 10 evaluations, legal proceedings, and by secure treatment and/or SIST community providers

Consult with Division of Forensic Services staff and other members of the Case Review Team and SIST team to assist in making and validating case outcome decisions; and make recommendations to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)

Provide expert testimony at probable cause hearings, civil management trials and disposition hearings, annual review hearings, SIST violation hearings, SIST bi-annual hearings, and other Article 10 legal proceedings to defend case outcome decisions based on evaluation findings

Collaborate with staff in OMH Central Office and secure treatment facilities, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, community SIST treatment providers, the OAG, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and other State and local agency personnel

Qualification

New York State licenseClinical assessmentRisk assessment toolsForensic population experienceExpert testimonyReport writingCollaboration skills

Required

Current New York State license and registration to practice psychology and one year of pre- or post-licensure experience in the clinical assessment of the sex offender population, where clinical assessment entails the use of diagnostic tools and techniques to make a determination/ recommendation regarding the effectiveness of an overall treatment plan in reducing the likelihood of recidivism and/or harm, the assessment of treatment needs, the assessment of treatment progress, and/or the assessment of risk

Current New York State license and registration to practice psychology and two years of pre- or post-licensure experience in the clinical assessment of a forensic population, where clinical assessment entails the use of diagnostic tools and techniques to make a determination/recommendation regarding the functional status of an individual, the effectiveness of an overall treatment plan in reducing the likelihood of recidivism and/or harm, the assessment of treatment needs and/or progress, and/or forensic assessments of individuals involved in the legal or criminal justice system

Experience, as described, gained for those authorized to practice psychology under Article 153 of the New York State Education Law or the equivalent statute in other states is considered qualifying

Candidates must be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in either of the qualifying titles of Licensed Psychologist, Grade 25, or Principal Psychologist, Grade 27