Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/15/16
Applications Due: 08/31/16
Vacancy ID: 31532
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePsychology Assistant 3/ Psychologist 1/Psychologist 2 - CNY DDSO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46859 to $85635 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 Oneida
Street Address Various Counties
Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Oswego
City Rome
StateNY
Zip Code13440
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Currently serving as a permanent Psychologist Assistant 3, Psychologist 1 or 2 and eligible for transfer; OR
Reachable on the Civil Service List for Psychologist Assistant 3, Psychologist 1 or 2; OR
One year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
If no candidates meet the qualifications above, a provisional appointment can be made if a candidate possesses the following:
For Provisional Appointment:
Psychologist 1 or 2: you must have a master of psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university which prepares graduates for master’s level psychologist positions in clinical, forensic, or community mental health settings and the degree program must have included an externship or practicum. In addition, candidates must have had appropriately supervised post-master’s degree experience in a clinical, community mental health setting, or forensic setting providing primarily psychological services as follows:
Psol 1: one year of supervised post master’s degree psychology experience. Psol 2: two years of supervised post master’s degree psychology experience.
Psychology Assistant: you must have been awarded a master of psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university psychology degree program, which prepares graduates for master's level psychologist positions in clinical, forensic, or community mental health settings. Qualifying degree programs must have included coursework in diagnostic psychological and behavioral assessment tools and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders. You must indicate the major field of study on the application form.
Duties Description • Provide psychological services to individuals who live in Individual Residential Alternative facilities.
• Develop, implement and monitor behavioral plans for individuals with maladaptive behavior. Plans to develop ADL and other self-help skills may also be needed for certain individuals.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend meetings for case review and residential habilitation.
• Develop and present individuals cases to various review committees (HRC, ICC) for their approval.
• Participate as a member of the Psychology Department. This includes attending monthly meetings and performing special assignments, as directed. These include risk assessments, competency evaluations and credibility assessments.
• Perform routine psychological assessments such as intelligence testing and measures of adaptive behavior.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Comments This posting is for the recruitment of Psychologists for CNY DSO.
Positions located in various counties including Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Oswego.
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
•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 Human Resources
Telephone 315-336-2300 ext 578
Fax 315-338-0443
Email Address opwdd.sm.cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 101 W. Liberty St
City Rome
State NY
Zip Code 13440
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to the Rome Human Resources Office of the Central New York DDSO by the closing date indicated above.
Please reference posting number on resume.
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