Psychologist - Level II, MPA Family Court *Grant Funded*

Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Family Court Mental Health Services (FCMHS) is a mandated court-based forensic evaluation program, administered by the Central Office Division of Medical and Professional Affairs. FCMHS evaluates children and adults involved in Family Court cases in the five boroughs of New York City. FCMHS conducts comprehensive and targeted forensic evaluations in all litigation categories (i.e., Juvenile Delinquency, Child Protection, Custody/Visitation, etc.), and all evaluations are performed by licensed psychologists or board eligible/certified psychiatrists who can testify as legally qualified experts, in accordance with New York State statutory requirements and professional guidelines. In addition to forensic evaluations, FCMHS also provides general consultation and training-assistance to the Family Court, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship programs, and other stakeholders involved in the Juvenile Justice/Child Protective/Domestic Violence systems.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Performs a variety of forensic evaluations, in compliance with program requirements and quality standards. Evaluators utilize techniques including clinical interviewing, interactional observation, and/or administration and interpretation of standard tests of personality, development, and intellectual functioning.
• Prepares formal written reports, which will be included in Court records, in compliance with program requirements and quality standards.
• Testifies as an expert witness in compliance with program requirements and quality standards.
• Participates in in-service continuing educational (CE) and administrative activities, in compliance with program requirements, NYS license requirements and quality standards.
• May oversee the work of psychology interns, other students, and paraprofessional mental health workers.
• All other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment to Level II:
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED; or
2. Proof of passing licensing examination and proof that completed license application and all supporting documentation have been submitted to NYSED, which leads to licensure and registration, within six (6) months.

Department Preferences

• Proficient in general clinical assessment, oral communication and writing skills
• No prior forensic experience required
• Excellent time management skills
• Bilingual a plus

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, dental, vision, retirement saving plans and paid time off.
In addition to base compensation you will receive $4,855 annually if you are currently registered and possess a New York State license to practice as a psychologist.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs