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City of New York · 21 hours ago

AIU Psychologist P/T

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The City of New York's Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking psychologists to support its evolving criminal justice system. The role involves evaluating psychological suitability for Correction Officer positions and preparing reports of psychological findings, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Evaluating individuals’ psychological suitability for the Correction Officer position

Maintaining suitable records and files

Preparing reports of psychological findings

Attending/participating in psychological and general staff conferences

Preparing write-ups and documentation for cases

May be required to testify in court or at other hearings

Qualification

Doctorate in PsychologyPersonality TestingIntelligence TestingPsychopathologyBehavioral InterventionLicensed PsychologistCompassionCritical ThinkingCommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

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

A doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology from an accredited college or university

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' above

All candidates must have completed the equivalent of three semester credits from an accredited graduate school, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, psychopathology or abnormal psychology, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention

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

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

For appointment to the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services and those programs functionally transferred to the Health and Hospitals Corporation from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment

For assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have 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

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

A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education 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

For assignment to Assignment Level III, individuals must have 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