Psychologist - Level III

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services and Director of Psychology, the Psychologist III supervises psychologists and other SUD clinicians and manages programs so as to provide clinical and psychological services to mentally ill, chemically dependent patients.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Psychologist Level III is charged with and responsible for:
• Supervises professionals working with mentally ill, chemically dependent patients (MICA).
• Organizes individual and group psychotherapy programs to be used by SUD patients.
• Supervises assessment procedures.
• Organizes crisis intervention programs for patients.
• Participates in conferences, organizes training programs and otherwise educates SUD staff.
• Ensures that adequate recordkeeping and charting is done in the MICA program.
• Carries out outcome research and internal auditing procedures as needed.
• Clinical work with adult MICA and other SUD patients.
• Oversees/coordinates weekly high-risk team meetings and case conferences.
• Manages a caseload of High-Risk Patients.

Minimum Qualifications

SPECIAL NOTE # = Additional Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment to Assignment Level III, individuals must have the following in addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level I above:
A. The Doctoral Degree in Psychology as described under Special Note A. for Assignment Level II, and
B. A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education; and
C. 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.
D. License Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment to Assignment Level III, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Department Preferences
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers.
• Knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record.

Benefits

We offer a competitive 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.

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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