Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Psychologist - #18-215ek

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address 1200 East and West Road

Regional Office - Bldg. 16

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Permanent service as a Licensed Psychologist;
OR
2. For promotion, a current license to practice psychology issued by the New York State Department of Education and currently registered to practice psychology in New York State AND one year of permanent competitive service as an Associate Psychologist or Psychologist 2.
OR
3. A current license to practice psychology issued by the New York State Department of Education and currently registered to practice psychology in New York State

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The candidate for this position will function as an integral member of Region 1 Regional Office. This position will be a cross section of psychology duties and responsibilities within the Regional Office. The candidate will be required to work flexible hours when needed to accommodate individuals and families.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include but not be limited to:
• To provide psychology support to the Forensic and Eligibility department
• Meet with individuals seeking services to complete assessments (e.g., Risk Assessments, Competency Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, Adaptive Assessments, Autism Evaluations, Health Care Decisions Act (HCDA) etc.)
• Will meet with individuals to provide clinical insight and provide service recommendations
• Coordination and oversight of LMSWs completing adaptive and risk assessments
• Review of records to determine eligibility for OPWDD services
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding cases in which individuals were not found to be eligible for OPWDD services
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed related to OPWDD/Regional Office functions

Additional Comments OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Elaine Kawczynski, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone 716-608-2550

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address elaine.b.kawczynski@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

Bldg. 1

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by EOA deadline.
PLEASE REFERENCE THE ABOVE EOA #18-215ek IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE.