AIU Psychologist (Part-Time)

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • $54 - $69

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction is seeking a part-time psychologist to perform professional psychological work under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action and decisions. The role involves clinical interviewing and/or selecting, administering, and interpreting standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity. The psychologist evaluates individuals’ psychological suitability for Correction Officer and/or Special Officer positions and may assist the Health Management Division with psychological evaluations for DOC staff. The position also includes maintaining records and files, preparing reports of psychological findings, and attending or participating in psychological and general staff meetings. The psychologist may be required to testify in court or at other hearings.

The DOC maintains a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in its custody, and provides people in custody with tools and opportunities to support successful re-entry into their communities. It operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs and has more than 7,500 professionals.

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 field from an accredited college or university; or completion of a clinical psychology re-specialization plus one year of qualifying supervised full-time experience.
• Complete the equivalent of three graduate 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 personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention. Intervention experience may be supervised by a licensed psychiatrist.
• Meet the applicable New York State psychologist license requirements for the assigned level. For Assignment Level I, the posting specifies a New York State psychologist license for certain appointments; Assignment Levels II and III have additional qualifications and license requirements.
• Experience used to meet minimum requirements must be gained after admission to the required graduate program; externships are not accepted toward minimum experience requirements.

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, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree