Licensed Psychologist

Responsibilities

As a Licensed Psychologist, you will supervise and/or provide professional psychological services. In addition to assessment and treatment, your duties may include:

• Clinical leadership.
• Program management.
• Psychological services requiring expertise in neuropsychology, child and adolescent psychology, and sex offense treatment.
• Forensic or court‑ordered assessment, treatment, and expert testimony.
• Specialized assessment (functional, personality, risk, competency, vocational, educational).
• Design and application of behavioral technology and other specialized psychological interventions.
• Crisis intervention.
• Training.
• Peer review.

Candidates must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Positions may be filled through a non‑competitive appointment; employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non‑competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status within one year of permanent appointment.

• Paid holidays (13 per year).
• Paid vacation (initially 13 days per year).
• Paid personal leave (5 days per year).
• Paid sick leave (13 days per year, may carry over).
• Professional leave (up to 3 days per year).
• Health care coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at full pay).
• Retirement participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.