Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Psychologist Crisis & Forensics Liaison RO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $134444 to $134444 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications for this position are: Licensed and currently registered to practice psychology in New York State.
When applying to a position, the agency will need a copy of your current New York State registration certificate to practice psychology.
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *
Continued employment: Possession of license and current registration to practice psychology in New York State is required to maintain employment as a Licensed Psychologist. Loss of certification will result in removal from employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
Duties Description The Licensed Psychologist will serve as a Crisis and Forensics Liaison, and as a clinical supervisor for Region 3. Region 3 includes the 18 counties within Capital, Hudson Valley, and Taconic Districts. This position will work collaboratively with other clinicians and staff to assist with forensic/crisis/clinical needs across Region 3. Currently the unit is following over 400 cases and the number is expected to grow. The Licensed Psychologist will report to the Team Leader of this unit.
• OVERSIGHT OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT/CLINICAL CONSULTATION: This clinician will be responsible for crisis case coordination and clinical technical assistance to providers across service delivery milieu. This includes completing reports with clinical recommendations. This is Incumbent will be responsible for accurate, contemporaneous tracking and timely follow up.
• Responsible for assigned Crisis cases within the 18 counties of the Region 3 Catchment area
• This clinician will be responsible for crisis case coordination and clinical technical assistance to providers across service delivery milieu.
• Conducts various assessments and evaluations, completing reports with clinical recommendations.
• Responsible for accurate, contemporaneous tracking and timely follow up.
• Provide Clinical Consultation to voluntary agencies on Risk Management functions and provides follow up meetings and trainings as needed.
• Assists with the review of Adult Services Plans, Behavior Plans, Risk Assessments submitted for individuals who present with complex behavioral and mental health needs
• This clinician will review, analyze, and professionally critique psychological assessments, treatment plans, behavior plans, risk assessments, as well as provide an in-person screening of select individuals seeking placement
• Perform evaluations for ITO retention hearings
• Perform suitability assessments.
• Duties will also include participation on various committees including but not limited to LRMC, conference calls, and other related meetings as determined by individual, and agency needs.
• As the Forensic Liaison, this clinician will work directly with the OPWDD Central Office Bureau of Intensive Services (BITS).and be a participating member of the Statewide Forensic Advisory Committee, as well as the Regional Risk Management Committee. The clinician will be responsible for assigned forensic cases within the 18 counties of the Region 3 catchment area, including the monitoring of all court cases.
• This clinician will be working across the wide geographic region covered by region 3. Region 3 consists of 18 counties over 3 districts: Capital Region, Taconic Region, and Hudson Valley Region.
• Provide clinical supervision to Psychologist 2s and LMSW2s who are currently on the team
• Other duties to be assigned.
Additional Comments 1. Information regarding New York State licensure may be obtained from the State Board for Psychology by contacting the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Psychology Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; or by calling (518) 474-3817, Ext. 592.
2. Language parenthetics in other titles could be established. The duties of a position with a language parenthetic are the same as those noted, with the exception that the individual serving in the position may need to be able to communicate at times with non-English speaking clients. At the time of appointment, candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the language required for the position at a level that will ensure your ability to perform properly the duties of the position.
3. Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: In some agencies, the names of all prospective employees will be:
a. Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s);
b. Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws,
and may be:
c. Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names appear on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
You will be responsible for payment of all required fees.
4. Medicaid and Medicare: 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.
5. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
6. New York State residence is not required.
• 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 Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• OPWDD is committed 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.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
• 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.
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://goer.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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 845-877-6821 ext 3367
Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources
Address
Street Office of Human Resources Taconic DDSO
225 Center Circle
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume and
a copy of your bachelor’s degree to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume.
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