Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27105

Date Posted:

05/18/26

Applications Due:

06/23/26

Vacancy ID:

216288 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleLicensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27105 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade25 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $145413 to $145413 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyNew York Street AddressKirby Forensic Psychiatric Center 102 Rivers Edge Road CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10035 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionKirby Forensic Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Licensed Psychologist to provide outpatient professional psychological services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Psychologists at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provide assessment and treatment to individuals with mental illness including:

• Providing clinical leadership and program management
• Conducting forensic or court-ordered assessments
• Providing treatment and expert testimony
• Providing individual, group, or family therapy and crisis intervention
• Maintaining records and documentation Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State.

OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Licensed Psychologist eligible list. To apply for placement on the eligible list, complete the Application for NYS Examinations, Form NYS-APP http://cs.ny/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf. Additional information can be found on the examination announcement - ://cs.ny/examannouncements/announcements/prom-cr/decentralized/30-007010.cfm Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

The salary of $145,413 includes a Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000), an Increased Hiring Rate ($25,077), and a Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. 3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax646-766-4380 Email Addressmk.hr@omh.ny Address StreetKirby Forensic Psychiatric Center 102 Rivers Edge Road CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10035 Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.