Psychologist, Level II

Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Medical Division operates 24/7 with the primary responsibility of overseeing the health and well-being of all members of the service, including both physical and psychological. The main office is located at 59-17 Junction Blvd. Queens, however, NYPD also operates out of 4 satellite offices to monitor and evaluate uniformed members of service while sick or on restricted duty.

The Behavioral Care & Support Section conducts fitness for duty evaluations as well as ensures members of service are receiving the appropriate behavioral health services they require.
The NYPD Psychological Evaluation Section is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Department Psychologist Level II. Duties will Include the following:

- Conducting fitness for duty evaluations of police personnel (uniformed and civilian), case management, trauma debriefings, military debriefings, crisis intervention, and screening for undercover assignments. Training and supervision provided.
- Provide supportive services and psychoeducation for individuals at designated NYPD precincts and specialty units.
- Attend and participate in psychological and general staff conferences and training.
- Consult with senior or executive staff on organizational issues, including work group dynamics, morale, policy implementation, and other matters.
- Research, develop and implement training on mental health, organizational and wellness related matters.
- Develop appropriate material for mental health presentations.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Lefrak City, Queens
NYPD medical districts available in Queens, Bklyn, Bronx, SI

HOURS/ SHIFT:
Varies between 8:00 AM - 4:00PM, Sat/Sun RDO; scheduled on call hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Psychologists assigned to the NYPD will receive an annual differential of $10,300 per year, in addition to base salary. Psychologists that are licensed will also receive a $4,855 salary differential annually.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and un-emancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

PSYCHOLOGIST - 52110

Qualifications

1. Completion of two years of graduate work, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester credits in psychology, 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, plus two years of satisfactory full-time experience, gained after admission to the accredited graduate program, in one of these areas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in a hospital, penal institution, social services agency, clinic, court, school or other agency or institution; or
2. A doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology or neuro-psychology from an accredited college or university; or
3. Completion of a re-specialization in clinical psychology from an accredited graduate program plus one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

To qualify, all candidates must have completed the equivalent of three semester credits from an accredited graduate school, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, psychopathology or abnormal psychology, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention; and all candidates must have 240 hours of experience, under the
supervision of a licensed psychologist, in each of the following: personality testing, individual intelligence testing, and psychological and/or behavioral intervention. However, experience