Psychologist – Level I,  Family Court *Grant Funded* Position Available In Queens, New York

Psychologist – Level I, Family Court •Grant Funded• Department

FAMILY COURT

Location
Queens
Job

ID123212

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive
Hire In Rate$106,348.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$106,348.00 – $106,348.00 Pay FrequencyAnnual
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary
Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Job Description Family Court Mental Health Services (FCMHS) is a mandated, direct-service program administered by the Central Office Division of Medical and Professional Affairs. It serves a culturally diverse population of families, youths and adults by performing a wide variety of court-ordered evaluations in child protective, delinquency, and domestic violence cases, other Family Court proceedings, and on-site emergencies. Clinics are located in all five boroughs of New York City Family Courts, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island FCMHS receives referrals for forensic evaluations only from the Court, via judicial order. Licensed psychologists with high-level competencies required for forensic evaluations, who can testify in court as expert witnesses, perform these evaluations. Under the direction and mentorship of FCMHS’ leadership teams, the psychologist level I will assist FCMHS’ licensed psychologists in the performance work in the field of forensic psychology. General tasks and responsibilities will include: Review existing case records, collect background information about respondents’ previous health interventions, hospitalizations, documented diagnosis or prior treatment and prepare a report of this history for review and use by FCMHS’ licensed psychologists.
Conduct interviews with collateral parties to collect information necessary to determine a respondent’s level of functioning, and prepare formal written reports to be included in Court records, in compliance with program requirements and quality standards.
Administer, score and interpret psychological testing Maintain suitable records and files of test performance and treatment results.
Mandatory participation in all training and educational activities
Other duties as deemed appropriate by FCMHS’ leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of psychology, providing psychological services to individuals and groups across various settings, including Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics (FPECC), which may include participation in the process of commitment of patients to institutional care. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care. All personnel perform related work. Under direction, with broad latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision-making, performs responsible professional and/or supervisory work in the field of psychology.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

At a more difficult and responsible level, performs the duties of

Assignment Level I:

1. Through clinical interviewing and/or through the selection, administration and interpretation of standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity, evaluates individuals’ emotional and intellectual functioning. 2. Maintains suitable records and files of test performance and treatment results. 3. Prepares reports of psychological findings which may be included in clinical case histories, files, etc. 4. Consults with psychiatrists, social workers, judges and other relevant parties regarding the diagnoses, prognoses and recommendations for disposition of individual cases. 5. Attends and may participate in psychological and general staff conferences. 6. Participates in individual and group research by evaluating initial summarization and quantitative treatment of data, preparing research reports for publication. 7. May be required to provide psychological consultation services on non-clinical issues, and may offer psychological consultation services to other City agencies. 8. May participate in treatment programs administering psychotherapy. 9. May provide neuro-psychological and vocational assessments. 10. May prepare commitment papers, including write-ups and documentation for cases. 11. May give instruction or training in psychodiagnostic and/or therapeutic techniques. 12. May oversee the work of psychology interns, social workers and paraprofessional mental health workers. 13. May do research on test development. May contribute to formulation of hypotheses and details of research design. 14. May be required to testify in court or at other hearings. In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a more difficult and responsible level, also performs the following tasks: 1. Supervises the work of unlicensed psychologists and other subordinate staff in the areas of diagnosis, therapy, and research, and coordinates their activities with the work of other professional workers. 2. Evaluates and develops habilitation plans and treats individuals for addictions, cognitive impairments, and neuropsychological disorders. 3. Administers therapy in difficult atypical cases, which may include individual, group and family counseling and/or therapy. 4. Coordinates training programs and conducts case conferences and seminars for training purposes. 5. Gives formal and informal instruction to psychologists and psychologists-in-training on diagnostic, therapeutic and research techniques. 6. Conducts in-service training programs by organizing and staffing conferences and seminars, drawing up curricula, and evaluating efficiency of programs. 7. May perform relevant clinical professional activities. 8. May be part of a 24-hour trauma team providing counseling/evaluation at crisis situations within the New York metropolitan area. 9. May work with City’s Family Court System to conduct assessments for termination of parental rights, custody disputes, neglect and abuse cases. 10. May provide evaluations of fitness to proceed and pre-sentencing evaluations to Criminal Courts. Minimum Qualifications 1. Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program, accepted by the

NYSED. 2.

Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). 3. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED must be obtained within two (2) years of appointment to title. Department Preferences
Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
Proficient in general clinical assessment
Good time management skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience in conducting forensic assessments
Strong research skills
Court experience
Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, dental, vision, retirement saving plans and paid time off. In addition to base compensation, you will receive $4,855 annually if you are currently registered and possess a New York State license to practice as a psychologist. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position,