Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, has immediate career opportunities for Licensed Psychologists and Doctorate – Level Unlicensed Psychologists at their secure forensic inpatient hospital located in Stormville, NY at Green Haven Correctional Facility.

CNYPC’s secure forensic inpatient hospital serves individuals involved in the criminal justice system from jails and prisons across NYS including those in need of acute psychiatric care and deemed incompetent to stand trial.

Psychologists at Central New York Psychiatric Center are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provide assessment and treatment to individuals with mental illness including:

• Providing clinical leadership and program management
• Conducting forensic or court-ordered assessments
• Providing treatment and expert testimony
• Providing individual, group, or family therapy and crisis intervention
• Maintaining records and documentation

About CNYPC

CNYPC is the only statewide correctional/mental health system to be fully accredited by the Joint Commission. CNYPC provides a full range of care and treatment to individuals incarcerated in the state and county correctional systems at their secure forensic inpatient hospital and at a network of corrections-based mental health units for incarcerated individuals in the custody of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

CNYPC’s secure forensic inpatient hospital is in the heart of the Central New York Region and is within a few hours’ drive to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Toronto. This region offers an affordable cost of living and housing with access to a variety of cultural, educational, and recreational experiences.

If you would like to join CNYPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:

· NYS Retirement programs; pension and deferred compensation plans

· Generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave

· Opportunities for career advancement and growth

· NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Continuing education opportunities with NYS CE opportunities

· Clinical supervision for licensure

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Licensed Psychologist eligible list.

To apply for placement on the eligible list, complete the Application for NYS Examinations, Form NYS-APP http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf. Additional information can be found on the examination announcement - https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom-cr/decentralized/30-007010.cfm

Benefits:

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks required.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $141,413.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person