Psychologist (Family Court) – Level I

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of forensic psychology within the City’s Family Court System. This position conducts court-ordered evaluations of a culturally diverse population of families, youths and adults for juvenile delinquency, termination of parental rights, custody disputes, neglect and abuse cases, and other Family Court proceedings. Ensures evaluations are conducted in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care. In addition, as a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.

Assignment Level I

Under direct supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered psychologist, performs work in the field of forensic psychology. Ensures all court admissible documentation meets legal and ethical standards for court-admissible materials. Unlicensed individuals must work under the supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered Psychologist.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Reviews existing court, medical, and mental health records to compile respondents’ histories and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations, which may also be used in Court records.
• Conducts interviews with collateral contacts (e.g. family members, therapists, school staff) and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations.
• Administers, scores, and interprets cognitive assessments and/or psychological tests and documents testing procedures, provides results, and includes any environmental and/or individual limitations that may have affected test results.
• Assists licensed psychologists with court testimony preparation and research.
• As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
• Attends and participates in all general training and staff conferences, as assigned.
• May performs other related duties within the scope of the limited permit as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program, accepted by the the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by NYSED.
• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED must be obtained within two (2) years of appointment to title.
  
  

Must successfully complete the NYC Health + Hospitals Family Court Mental Health Services (FCMHS) Forensic Training Program within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Employees must maintain a valid Psychologist license for the duration of employment by completing thirty-six (36) hours of Continuing Education (CE) from a New York State Department of Education-approved provider every three (3) years after the initial certification.

Department Preferences

• This role will be located at NYC Health and Hospitals/Queens Family Court MHS
• Proficient in general clinical assessment
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Experience in conducting forensic assessments
• Strong research skills
• Court experience
  
  

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