Senior Psychologist II: Forensic & Court Services

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services. 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 8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M Responsibilities 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED; or 2. Within six (6) months of appointment to this Level, must obtain valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED and provide proof that all of the following documentation has been submitted to the NYSED: a. Proof of passing licensing examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). b. Application for Licensure (Form 1). c. Certification of Professional Education (Form 2). d. Reports of Professional Experience/Certifications of Supervised Experience (Form 4). Note: Post-doctoral experience in NYS must have been obtained under a NYS Limited Permit. e. If already licensed in another State, Certification of Out-of-State Licensure and Exam Grades (Form 3) and Certification of Licensed Experience (Form 4F) should be substituted for Form 4 above. 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 direction, with broad latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision-making, performs responsible professional and/or supervisory work in the field of psychology. Examples of Typical Tasks : At a more difficult and responsible level, performs the duties of Assignment Level I:

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.

In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a more difficult and responsible level, also performs the following tasks:

1. Supervises the work of unlicensed psychologists and other subordinate staff in the areas of diagnosis, therapy, and research, and coordinates their activities with the work of other professional workers.
2. Evaluates and develops habilitation plans and treats individuals for addictions, cognitive impairments, and neuropsychological disorders.
3. Administers therapy in difficult atypical cases, which may include individual, group and family counseling and/or therapy.
4. Coordinates training programs and conducts case conferences and seminars for training purposes.
5. Gives formal and informal instruction to psychologists and psychologists-in-training on diagnostic, therapeutic and research techniques.
6. Conducts in-service training programs by organizing and staffing conferences and seminars, drawing up curricula, and evaluating efficiency of programs.
7. May perform relevant clinical professional activities.
8. May be part of a 24-hour trauma team providing counseling/evaluation at crisis situations within the New York metropolitan area.
9. May work with City's Family Court System to conduct assessments for termination of parental rights, custody disputes, neglect and abuse cases.
10. May provide evaluations of fitness to proceed and pre-sentencing evaluations to Criminal Courts.

Department Preferences Experience working with LGBTQ+ patients Experience assessing, treating and treatment planning of patients with a variety of diagnosis and levels of functioning Effective interpersonal communication skills We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, dental, vision, retirement saving plans and paid time off. In addition to base compensation, you will receive $5,013 annually if you are currently registered and possess a New York State license to practice as a psychologist. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process. This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process.

JOB DETAILS $122,300

Position type: Full-Time Department: MEDICAL CLINIC Category: Behavioral Health Posted: Jul 7, 2026 LOCATION NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue 462 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue 462 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 28 St (6) , 33 St (6) 15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital. ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals