Psychologist Level I

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States.

Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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.

10:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M

Standard weekly hours: 35 hours

• 1. Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)
  accredited program, accepted by the NYSED.
• 2. Valid limited permit to practice as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Education Department
  (NYSED).
• 3. 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.

Purpose of Position
:

This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of psychology, providing psychological services to individuals and groups across various settings, including Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics (FPECC), which may include participation in the process of commitment of patients to institutional care. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care.

All personnel perform related work.

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision-making, performs professional work in the field of psychology. Unlicensed individuals must work under the supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered Psychologist.

Examples of Typical Tasks
:

• $106,348
• Position type:
  Full-Time
• Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADULT CLINIC
• Category:
  Behavioral Health
• Posted:
  Aug 17, 2026

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

1901 First Avenue

New York, NY 10029

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

1901 First Avenue

New York, NY 10029

96 St (Q) ,

96 St (6)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.