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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/23/15

Applications Due07/07/15

Vacancy ID21918

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitlePsychologist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park-DJJOY/BBHS

52 Washington Ave

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Minimum Qualifications Reachable for appointment from the current Civil Service eligible list; OR
Permanent New York State employee eligible for lateral transfer; or in a comparable title and eligible for Section 70.1 transfer; OR
A Master’s degree in psychology that includes a psychology practicum or externship which prepares graduates for master’s level psychologist positions and two years of supervised post master’s degree experience in a clinical or community mental health setting providing primarily psychological services.

Qualifying experience must primarily include performing diagnostic psychological evaluations or assessment tests, developing and writing psychological treatment plans, providing psychological counseling and treatment in one or more of the following areas: mental and/or emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health.

Duties Description The Bureau of Behavioral Health Services is seeking an expert in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders with extensive psychological testing experience and familiarity with program development for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities. The position requires the ability to interpret psychological testing results in order to support development of individualized services for youth identified with developmental/intellectual disabilities. In addition, identifying appropriate resources in facility and in the community for youth placed with Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth is an essential part of the position. The identified candidate will provide consultation and trainings to facilities regarding the provision of services for youth with developmental/intellectual disabilities and will advocate for the services both while in placement and in the community.

Duties include:
Completing psychological evaluations when necessary

Development and oversight of treatment plans for youth with developmental/intellectual disabilities

Provide technical assistance and training to program staff

Support referrals to appropriate settings for youth with developmental/ intellectual disabilities

Maintain records and write reports.

Participate in team meetings.

Additional duties will be discussed during the interview.

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

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 15-273 JAF

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.

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