Psychologist

PAX Health
is a leading mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Our team of professionals strive to create an environment where mental health is prioritized, stigma is eradicated, and individuals can thrive in their journey towards well-being.

The Psychologist will bring experience providing psychological services to individuals across a range of mental health, cognitive, and emotional challenges.

This includes conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess diagnostic clarity, cognitive functioning, and functional capacity, as well as delivering ongoing therapeutic support.

This role includes working with diverse populations, including, but not limited to, individuals involved in workers’ compensation and no-fault cases, and requires a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive
  psychological evaluations
  to assess mental health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being.

• Develop and implement
  individualized treatment plans
  to address psychological concerns, support recovery, and promote rehabilitation.

• Provide
  evidence-based psychotherapy interventions
  , including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-focused approaches, to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related conditions.

• Collaborate with
  interdisciplinary teams
  , including physicians, case managers, and vocational counselors, to coordinate care and support return-to-function or return-to-work processes.

• Advocate for clients to ensure access to appropriate
  mental health and rehabilitative services
  , including WC or no-fault cases when applicable.

• Maintainaccurateandtimely
  clinical documentation
  , including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessment reports,in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Abide by PAX Health code of ethics and model values

• Other duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in
  Clinical Psychology
  from an accredited institution.

• Valid license to practice psychology in theNew York State; multi-state practice eligibility (e.g., PSYPACT) is aplus.

• Must obtain authorization from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (NYS WCB) to provide treatment to Workers' Compensation clients.

• Experience providing psychological services to individuals with
  workers’ compensation or no-fault cases
  preferred.

• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, withproficiencyin administering and interpreting psychological tests and measures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability toestablishrapport and build therapeutic alliances.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Commitment to
  ethical standards and confidentiality
  in accordance with professional guidelines and regulations.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday through Friday, with a schedule of8:00 AM–4:00 PM
  or9:00 AM–5:00 PM

• No eveningsorweekendsrequired

• W-2 employment
  with
  full-time and part-time opportunities available

• Provide
  30-minute psychotherapy sessions
  for Workers' Compensation clients

• Work with patients throughout an average6-month episode of care
  , providing ongoing psychotherapy and support

• Full-time compensation:$135,000–$150,000 annually
  ,commensurate with experience

• Hybrid and remote opportunities, officeslocatedin the New York City region, Westchester, and Long Island.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement for PAX Health

PAXHealth is an equalopportunityemployer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and treated fairly. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Wecomply withall applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties and  the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, driving, listening, speaking, typing,reading and writing. In addition, an employee may be asked to carry orlift
upto 20 lbs.