Psychologist (Part-Time)

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a psychologist to perform professional work in the field of psychology, through clinical interviewing and/or through the selection, administration and interpretation of standard group and individual test of personality development and intellectual capacity.

What You Will Do

The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating individuals' emotional and intellectual functioning, maintaining suitable records and files, preparing reports of psychological findings, consulting with psychiatrists and other relevant parties, and attending/participating in psychological and general staff conferences.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving criminal justice system, supporting reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of graduate work in psychology, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester credits in an accredited graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience in one of these areas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist
• A doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a re-specialization in clinical psychology from an accredited graduate program plus one year of satisfactory full-time experience
• Completion of an American Psychological Association (APA) approved doctoral program in professional psychology
• Completion of an APA approved internship in professional psychology
• 240 hours of experience under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention
• A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance