Psychologist - Lvl II (Grant-Funded)
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About NYC Health + Hospitals:

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

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.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Psychological Services the Psychologist Level 2 performs the following tasks:

• Acts as Primary Therapist for patients in the ACT program.
• Documents all interventions, plan of care and continuing care plans in patient's medical record in accordance with program policies.
• Completing Screening forms, Intake forms, Databases, Contact/Progress Notes, Referral/Disposition Summaries and other necessary paperwork.
• Participates in clinical and administrative supervision.
• Provide individual and group therapy for ACT patients.
• Provide mobile crisis intervention for ACT patient, as needed.
• Keeps accurate record of treatment interventions while the patient is in treatment.
• Meet productivity and service intensity standards to achieve billing and revenue goals of the department.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including JCAHO, NYS OMH, NYC DMH, and HHC Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

SPECIAL NOTE # = Additional Requirements for Assignment Level II (Effective September 25, 1998)

A. A Doctoral Degree in clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology or Neuro-Psychology, awarded upon completion of a Doctoral Program in Psychology registered by the New York State Department of Education and designated as licensure qualifying; and

B. One additional year of satisfactory full-time experience, either as a Psychologist for the City of New York, or in a supervisory capacity in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology or Neuro-Psychology in an approved agency or institution. Employees who complete their Doctoral Degree requirements on or after October 1, 1992 must have at least one year of qualifying experience gained after the completion of all Doctoral Degree requirements; and

In the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Only

* Effective September 25, 1998, appointments to Assignment Level II require 1) a Ph.D. as outlined in A above; and 2) one year of qualifying experience as outlined in B above.

C. License Requirements for Assignment Level II

1. In the New York City Departments of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and

Alcoholism Services, Police and Fire, and those programs functionally transferred to the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation from the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education.

2. In agencies not noted in C. (1.) above, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of assignment. At the discretion of the appointing agency, the period to obtain the license may be extended for up to six months for employees who fail to obtain the license within one year of their assignment. Once obtained, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs