Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 4 Department of Psychiatry/Division of Translational Imaging, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P24775
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate degree and licensure as a psychologist in the state of New York, plus one year of experience working with individuals with psychosis;
OR
A master’s-level license to practice psychotherapy in the state of New York (i.e., LMHC or LCSW) and at least five full-time years of clinical experience implementing evidence-based therapies with individuals with psychosis.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Psychology, with state licensure to practice psychology; OR
Master’s degree in clinical social work or mental health counselling, with state licensure
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience working with individuals with psychosis in clinical settings (for licensed psychologists) OR at least five full-time years of experience working with individuals with psychosis in clinical settings (for those without doctoral licensure). All candidates should have some familiarity with the clinical high-risk/prodrome and first-episode psychosis constructs, familiarity with chronic psychotic disorders, and a strong background in evidence-based interventions for psychosis.
Duties Description The candidate is expected to:
• Implement evidence-based practices for the purposes of treatment and monitoring of individuals with psychosis and/or at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis
• Provide psychoeducation to participants and families
• Engage in outreach and recruitment for the COPE Clinic and Columbia Schizophrenia Research Center (CSRC)
• Monitor CHR participants for signs of conversion to syndromal psychosis
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu
Address
Street New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.