About NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. 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 9:00 A. M – 5:00 P.
M (35 Hours per week) No weekends required. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of psychology, providing psychological services to individuals and groups across various settings, including Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics (FPECC), which may include participation in the process of commitment of patients to institutional care.
Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care. All personnel perform related work. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision-making, performs professional work in the field of psychology.
Unlicensed individuals must work under the supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered Psychologist. Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Through clinical interviewing and/or through the selection, administration and interpretation of standard group and individual tests of personality development and intellectual capacity, evaluates individuals' emotional and intellectual functioning. 2.
Maintains suitable records and files of test performance and treatment results. 3. Prepares reports of psychological findings which may be included in clinical case histories, files, etc. 4. Consults with psychiatrists, social workers, judges and other relevant parties regarding the diagnoses, prognoses and recommendations for disposition of individual cases. 5.
Attends and may participate in psychological and general staff conferences. 6. Participates in individual and group research by evaluating initial summarization and quantitative treatment of data, preparing research reports for publication. 7. May be required to provide psychological consultation services on non-clinical issues, and may offer psychological consultation services to other City agencies. 8.
May participate in treatment programs administering psychotherapy. 9. May provide neuro-psychological and vocational assessments. 10. May prepare commitment papers, including write-ups and documentation for cases. 11.
May give instruction or training in psychodiagnostic and/or therapeutic techniques. 12. May oversee the work of psychology interns, social workers and paraprofessional mental health workers. 13. May do research on test development.
May contribute to formulation of hypotheses and details of research design. 14. May be required to testify in court or at other hearings.
1. Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program, accepted by the NYSED. 2. Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). 3.
Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED must be obtained within two (2) years of appointment to title. Benefits 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 Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.