AIU Psychologist (Part-Time)

City of New York • Queens, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a part-time psychologist to perform professional psychology work under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action and decisions. The work includes clinical interviewing and selecting, administering, and interpreting standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity. The psychologist evaluates candidates’ psychological suitability for Correction Officer and/or Special Officer positions and may assist the Health Management Division with psychological evaluations of DOC staff. The position may require testifying in court or at other hearings and being available to work on Saturday or Sunday.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across New York City’s five boroughs and has more than 7,500 professionals. Its responsibilities include maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in custody, while supporting opportunities for people in custody to re-enter their communities.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: completion of at least 60 graduate semester credits in psychology in an accredited doctoral program plus two years of qualifying supervised full-time experience; a doctorate in a specified psychology specialty from an accredited college or university; or completion of a clinical psychology re-specialization program plus one year of qualifying supervised full-time experience.
• Complete at least three semester credits in each of personality testing, individual intelligence testing, psychopathology or abnormal psychology, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention.
• Have 240 hours of supervised experience in each of personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention. Intervention experience may be supervised by a licensed psychiatrist.
• For Assignment Level I in the specified agencies and programs, hold a valid New York State psychologist license and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• For Assignment Level II, meet the Assignment Level I minimum qualifications, hold a qualifying doctoral degree, and have one additional year of qualifying full-time experience. The stated license requirements vary by agency and assignment.
• For Assignment Level III, meet the Assignment Level I minimum qualifications, hold the specified doctoral degree and a valid New York State psychologist license, and have four years of qualifying full-time experience, including at least one year under direct supervision of a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist and at least three years in a supervisory capacity as a licensed psychologist.
• Demonstrate strong communication, objectivity, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work in high-pressure, changeable situations.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to organize time-sensitive responses.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, changeable situations.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Compassion.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize time-sensitive responses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals’ psychological suitability for Correction Officer and/or Special Officer positions.
• Assist the Health Management Division with psychological evaluations for DOC staff when needed.
• Maintain suitable records and files.
• Prepare reports of psychological findings.
• Attend and participate in psychological and general staff meetings.
• Testify in court or at other hearings when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree