Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26873

Date Posted:

04/16/26

Applications Due:

05/15/26

Vacancy ID:

214190 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleLicensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26873 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade25 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $141413 to $141413 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 AddressCapital District Psychiatric Center 75 New Scotland Avenue CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12208 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionCapital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) is currently hiring an inpatient Licensed Psychologist for Unit K, one of five adult psychiatric inpatient units at their main campus at 75 New Scotland Avenue in Albany. Unit K is a structured, secure, and therapeutic environment that provides acute, intermediate, or long-term care to approximately 20-24 individuals with severe and complex mental illness that cannot otherwise be safely treated in a community setting. CDPC, a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, provides inpatient and outpatient treatment and rehabilitation to adults who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, outpatient treatment services for children and adolescents diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances, and operates adult community residences in the Albany/Capital District area. CDPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities along with activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment for underserved populations. Psychologists at CDPC collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide individualized treatment to achieve individuals' treatment goals and objectives and ensure continuity of care.

Tasks include:

• Conducting psychological evaluations, interpreting psychological tests, and diagnosing psychological disorders.
• Developing and revising treatment plans, interventions, and programs.
• Conducts and/or supervises individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions.
• Maintaining records and documentation consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Providing supervision and mentorship to doctoral level practicum students and Psychology interns as needed.

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 $141,413 includes a Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000) and an Increased Hiring Rate ($25,077).

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. #LI-DNI Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax Email AddressFPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny Address StreetCapital District Psychiatric Center 75 New Scotland Avenue CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12208 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. ://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. #LI-DNI