Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $140492 to $140492 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Promotional: Currently reachable on appropriate New York State Department of Civil Service eligible list.; or
Transfer (reassignment): Eligible for transfer via section 70.1 Civil Service Law.; or
Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is no valid eligible list, applicants meeting the following minimum qualifications may be considered for provisional appointment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Licensed Psychologist, SG-25 or two years as a Psychologist 2, SG-23 or Associate Psychologist, SG-23.
APPOINTMENT:
Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at is discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will provide supervision and support to Psychology Department staff at Valley Ridge Center for Intensive Treatment and the Glenwood Rd. SOICF. The department provides professional psychological services to individuals residing in ICF settings and receiving services in Region 2 Broome. As a Licensed Psychologist they will also mentor unlicensed psychology department staff. They participate in committees and participate in establishing or revising policies/procedures as well as implementing current and new agency initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Completes forensic evaluations to include Article 15 involuntary retentions, CPL 730 assessments, and suitability assessments
• Evaluates and oversees a variety of psychological services to individuals including specialized assessments and interventions.
• Provides clinical leadership in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.
• Reviews and approves capability to consent determinations, including sexual consent, behavior management and medical treatment issues annually and or as needed.
• Supervises psychology department staff in analyzing behavioral data and writing progress notes.
• Reviews Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans as required and trains existing and new Psychology staff to do so.
• Serves as instructor/facilitator and supervisor including working with new and existing staff.
• As needed, provides individual or group counseling and writes either a specific note or incorporates it within the general monthly notes.
• Attends departmental meetings and team staff meetings.
• Serves on DDSOO and or statewide committees or task forces, when requested.
• Travel is required within the six-county catchment area and occasionally outside the area for administrative meetings and training opportunities as needed. Other duties as assigned including on-call assignments. Participation in Administrator on Call (AOC) system is required.
Additional Comments Please note, posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the increased hiring salary to Step 7/job rate PS&T Grade 27 ($120,492) and geographic differential ($20,000)
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
• 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 believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
DDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• 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 believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and should fax a current resume to the Capital District DDSO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Please be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume:
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.