Licensed Psychologist

Responsibilities As the appointed psychologist, you will provide psychological services to intellectually disabled and developmentally disabled individuals residing in state‑operated residential group homes. Your responsibilities include: Assess individuals in 3‑4 IRAs in Monroe County and develop appropriate interventions: Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans, Behavioral Guidelines, Functional Behavior Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Risk Management Plans. Provide staff at group homes and day programs with training on implementation of interventions and related data collection. Provide assessments, counseling, and specialized therapy to individuals on caseload as needed. Provide strategies to staff to teach replacement behaviors to improve individuals’ skill levels. Participate in psychiatric consults, consultations with clinical experts, Life Plans, and QLR meetings. Ensure compliance with 633.16 Person‑Centered Behavioral Intervention. Participate in psychology department activities and agency committees as requested. Assist the chief or principal psychologist in providing clinical supervision or fulfilling other administrative tasks as assigned. May teach new employee orientation classes on psychology‑related topics. Serve as psychological examiner for evaluations where a licensed practitioner is required (competency, surrogate decision‑making, involuntary admission, etc.). Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist. Benefits Salary & Compensation Pay grade 25 salary of $96,336 plus increased hiring rate of $25,077 and geographic pay differential of $20,000. Retirement & Insurance Participation in the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Life and disability insurance. Health Care, dental, and vision plans (family coverage at no additional cost). Paid Time Off Thirteen paid holidays per year. Thirteen paid vacation days initially. Five paid personal days per year. Thirteen paid sick days per year (carryover allowed). Up to three professional leave days per year for development activities. Additional Benefits Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at full pay for qualifying events. Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Advantage Account. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Health Care Savings Plan and U.S. Savings Bond options. Equal Opportunity Statement OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered for the benefit of diversity in education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nationality, age, languages spoken, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr