Psychologist, Level II

City of New York • New York City, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The Medical Division operates 24/7 with the primary responsibility of overseeing the health and well-being of all members of the service, including both physical and psychological. The main office is located at 59-17 Junction Blvd. Queens, however, NYPD also operates out of 4 satellite offices to monitor and evaluate uniformed members of service while sick or on restricted duty. The Behavioral Care & Support Section conducts fitness for duty evaluations as well as ensures members of service are receiving the appropriate behavioral health services they require. The NYPD Psychological Evaluation Section is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Department Psychologist Level II.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of graduate work, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester credits in psychology, in an accredited graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology, plus two years of satisfactory full-time experience, gained after admission to the accredited graduate program, in one of these areas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in a hospital, penal institution, social services agency, clinic, court, school or other agency or institution; or
• A doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology from an accredited college or university; or
• Completion of a re-specialization in clinical psychology from an accredited graduate program plus one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
• Completion of the equivalent of three semester credits from an accredited graduate school, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, psychopathology or abnormal psychology, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention; and
• 240 hours of experience, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention. However, experience in psychological and/or behavioral intervention may be under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist.
• Completion of an American Psychological Association (APA) approved doctoral program in professional psychology is evidence of meeting the course requirements listed above.
• Completion of an APA approved internship in professional psychology is evidence of meeting one year of supervised full-time experience.
• For assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology, awarded upon completion of a doctoral program in psychology registered by the New York State Department of Education and designated as licensure qualifying, or determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent to a New York State registered program that is licensure qualifying.
• One additional year of satisfactory full-time experience, either working as a Psychologist for the City of New York, or in a supervisory capacity in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology in an approved agency or institution.
• Employees who complete their doctoral degree requirements on or after October 1, 1992, must have at least one year of qualifying experience gained after the completion of all doctoral degree requirements.
• For appointment to the Departments of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, Police and Fire, and those programs functionally transferred to the Health and Hospitals Corporation from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• For assignment to Assignment Level II, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• In agencies not noted in C (1) above, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of assignment.
• At the discretion of the appointing agency, the period to obtain the license may be extended for up to six months for employees who fail to obtain the license within one year of their assignment.
• For assignment to Assignment Level III, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• Four years of satisfactory full-time experience in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology, of which at least one year must have been under the direct supervision of a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist, and at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity as a licensed Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Conducting fitness for duty evaluations of police personnel (uniformed and civilian), case management, trauma debriefings, military debriefings, crisis intervention, and screening for undercover assignments. (Training and supervision provided)
• Provide supportive services and psychoeducation for individuals at designated NYPD precincts and specialty units.
• Attend and participate in psychological and general staff conferences and training.
• Consult with senior or executive staff on organizational issues, including work group dynamics, morale, policy implementation, and other matters.
• Research, develop and implement training on mental health, organizational and wellness related matters.
• Develop appropriate material for mental health presentations.

Benefits

• Annual differential of $10,300 per year, in addition to base salary.
• Licensed psychologists will also receive a $4,855 salary differential annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and un-emancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees