Psychologist - forensic mental health

Position Overview
Chair Human Rights Committee (HRC) and co‑chair Local Forensic Advisory Committee (LFAC). Provide training to current and new HRC and Informed Consent Committee (ICC) members, newly hired psychologists, and treatment team leaders who provide supervision.

Location
1001 W. Fayette St., Suite 5B, Syracuse, NY 13204 or 118 Utica Business Park, Utica, NY 13502

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology from a regionally, nationally, or specialized accredited agency‑recognized institution. The program must have prepared graduates for clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings and included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment and treatment modalities.

Three years of supervised post‑master’s experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting, with primary duties providing psychological services as described below.

Doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology and one year of qualifying experience may substitute for the educational and experience requirements.

Completion of a clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork assignment as part of a qualifying master’s program may substitute for one year of required experience.

Certificate of advanced study in a clinical field of psychology or school psychology may substitute for one year of required experience.

Examples of qualifying degree programs: clinical psychology, clinical forensic psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, child psychology.

Examples of non‑qualifying degree programs: education, counseling, clinical counseling, clinical hypnosis, community counseling, educational counseling, forensic counseling, guidance counseling, human relations, marriage and family counseling, professional counseling, rehabilitative counseling, school counseling, student and personnel services, mental health counseling, psychological counseling, pastoral psychology, transpersonal psychology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology.

Qualifying experience: direct clinical work with individuals, families, or groups in hospital, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric clinic, community mental health clinic, correctional facility, intermediate care facility, institutional or school setting, or community‑based residential and/or day program, under the supervision of a doctoral‑level psychologist, licensed psychologist, licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinical social worker. Primary duties must include administering assessments and tests for diagnostic evaluations, completing functional behavior assessments, developing behavior support or treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling in areas such as mental or emotional disorders, cognitive disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual or developmental disabilities, alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse disorders, sex offender assessment and treatment, or forensic mental health.

Non‑qualifying experience: experimental psychology, research psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, health psychology, utilization review, guidance counseling, pastoral counseling, habilitation specialist, or instructor of psychology.

Program Placement
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). The appointment is non‑competitive and will be converted to competitive status within one year.

Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (may carry over).

Up to three (3) professional leave days per year for professional development events.

Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a range of affordable health insurance plans. Family dental and vision plans are provided at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, adoption, or placement in foster care).

Retirement Program: Participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), a highly regarded public retirement plan.

Professional Development and Education & Training: NY S offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees. Further information is available at

Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP): Offers professional training opportunities with continuing education credits. More details can be found at

Employee Assistance Program: Assessment and referral services available to employees for personal needs.

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.

Voluntary, pre‑tax savings programs such as a Health Care Spending Account and a Dependent Care Advantage Account.

U.S. Savings Bond and College Savings Plan options.

Deferred Compensation Plan through the NYS deferred compensation system.

Equal Opportunity Statement
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage people with disabilities to apply. OPWDD is committed to maintaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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