Psychologist III

The work involves responsibility for supervision and participating in services related to the psychological aspects of the Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. Services include, but are 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 incumbent also performs administrative functions related to budget preparation, program development and planning. Work is performed under general supervision with wide leeway allowed for independent judgement in performing professional psychology functions. Direct clinical supervision is exercised over subordinate psychologist, psychology interns, and other mental health personnel. Does related work as required.
#H9 PSYCHOLOGIST III
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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 New York State Department of Education or the substantial equivalent thereof, in accordance with the New York State Commissioner of Education’s regulations, and five (5) years of post-doctoral work experience as a psychologist of which a minimum of two (2) years’ experience must have included providing clinical supervision to other psychologists.

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. 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.