Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

PAX Health is a leading mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Our team of professionals strives to create an environment where mental health is prioritized, stigma is reduced, and individuals can thrive in their journey toward well-being.

We are seeking a New York Licensed Psychologist to join our team in a W-2, fee-for-service position . This opportunity is well suited for psychologists who value a busy clinical practice and the ability to increase their earnings based on the services they provide.

Full-time psychologists working a 40-hour fee-for-service schedule have the opportunity to earn upwards of $170,000 annually.

In addition to compensation for patient visits, psychologists may receive additional compensation for eligible administrative/paperwork services, reports, and deposition-related work , further increasing overall earning potential.

The psychologist will provide services to individuals experiencing a range of mental health, cognitive, and emotional challenges, including individuals involved in New York Workers' Compensation and no-fault cases .

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess mental health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being.
• Provide individual and evidence-based psychotherapy to patients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, chronic pain, and related behavioral health concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to support recovery, rehabilitation, and improved functioning.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, trauma-focused interventions, and other appropriate modalities .
• Maintain a consistent clinical schedule, with full-time fee-for-service psychologists generally booked for approximately 13 patient appointments per day .
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, vocational counselors, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team .
• Support patients throughout the return-to-function and return-to-work process , when applicable.
• Complete accurate and timely progress notes, treatment plans, psychological reports, and other required clinical documentation .
• Complete applicable administrative, reporting, and paperwork services associated with patient care.
• Participate in depositions and other case-related professional services , as needed.
• Maintain compliance with New York State, Workers' Compensation Board, professional, ethical, and organizational requirements.

Requirements:

• W-2 fee-for-service employment
• Full-time, 40-hour providers have the opportunity to earn upwards of $170,000 annually
• Benefits eligible
• Full-time providers are generally booked for approximately 13 patient appointments per day
• Opportunity to see additional patients beyond the standard schedule
• No set fee-for-service earnings cap
• Additional compensation available for eligible paperwork, reports, administrative services, and depositions
• Opportunity to build earnings based on clinical volume and additional professional services performed

Requirements

• Doctorate degree ( Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology )
• Active and unrestricted New York State Psychologist license
• New York State Workers' Compensation Board authorization number upon acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning Workers' Compensation services
• Experience providing psychological evaluations and/or psychotherapy
• Experience with Workers' Compensation, no-fault, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, or occupational behavioral health populations preferred
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to applicable professional codes of ethics and New York State regulatory requirements
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule and effectively manage a high-volume clinical caseload
• Flexibility in scheduled days and hours based on patient and program needs

This is a W-2 employment opportunity and is not an independent contractor/1099 position.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement for PAX Health 

PAX Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and treated fairly. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, driving, listening, speaking, typing, reading and writing. In addition, an employee may be asked to carry or lift up to 20 lbs.