Psychologist II

An employee in this class independently provides services related to the psychological aspects of the community mental health/ mental retardation program including but not limited to evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy, psychological test selection, administration, scoring and interpretation, community education and coordination of treatment with and consultation to other agencies and professionals. The work is performed under general direction with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. The employee is required to render clinical advice and guidance to less experienced psychologists and other mental health personnel as needed. Does related work as required.

Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Psychology. The doctoral degree must have been granted on the basis of completion of a program of psychology registered with the State Education Department or the substantial equivalent thereof, in accordance with the Commissioner of Education’s regulations and two (2) years of supervised employment, or engaged in, appropriate psychology activities satisfactory to the State Board for Psychology and in accordance with the Commissioner of Education’s regulations. Special Requirement: At the time of appointment candidates must possess a valid license as a psychologist issued by the New York State Education Department.
The following must be submitted with your application:
College transcripts indicating possession of required degree (student copy is acceptable); and a copy of original certificate and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.
#H8 PSYCHOLOGIST II
2 In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure. Specify the date that your license was first issued. Also, include a copy of your college transcripts, if applicable or required. In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified. CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE A GRADE OF 70 OR HIGHER WILL APPEAR ON THE APPROPRIATE ELIGIBLE LIST. THEIR NAME WILL BE INTERFILED ACCORDING TO GRADE AND WILL REMAIN ON THE ELIGIBLE
LIST FOR ONE (1) YEAR.