Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Psychologist (NY HELPS) - Hudson Valley

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $141275 to $141275 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Hudson Valley DDSOO

9 Wilbur Rd.

City Thiells

StateNY

Zip Code10984

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (NYS OPWDD) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist for a permanent, full-time position within the Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office. The role involves supervising and providing psychological services to individuals in Comprehensive Adult Transition Homes (CATHs) aimed at facilitating the transition of young adults with behavioral challenges into less intensive residential settings. The psychologist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, develop treatment plans, conduct psychological assessments, complete evaluations to accomplish this goal. The Licensed Psychologist is a member of the Hudson Valley Psychology department and is expected to attend all monthly meeting and to assist with the department’s strategic plans and goals. All Licensed Psychologists are expected to conduct psychological assessments, complete evaluations including MOLST Capacity Assessments, Residential and Forensic reports. The psychologist will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and training/professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and New York State benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.

• The position is pivotal for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities transitioning from residential schools.
• The psychologist will play a clinical role, overseeing psychological services and training staff, including active committee participation on several committees (BHRC, LRMC, ICC, and IRC).
• Emphasis is placed on creating individualized treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic activities and behavioral support.
• This position requires occasional travel within the region, candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply, aligning with the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

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

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of statutory hiring rate ($93,530), Increased hiring rate ($24,345), Geographic Differential ($20,000), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment are also applied to the posted Job Rate ($117,875).

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Hudson Valley Human Resources

Telephone 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5

Fax 845-947-6189

Email Address Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Hudson Valley Human Resources

P. O. Box 470, 7 Wilbur Rd

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov. Please be sure to mention EOA#: 24-150R1 in the subject line.