About NYC Health Hospitals

NYC Health Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Position Description:

This full-time position reports to the Director of the Brooklyn/Staten Island Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinic (Brooklyn/Staten Island FPECC) in the Division of Correctional Health Services. The Brooklyn/Staten Island FPECC, located in the Kings County Supreme Court Building at 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, is responsible for conducting court-ordered fitness to proceed evaluations under CPL Article 730 and presentencing evaluations under CPL Article 390 for criminal defendants with cases in Kings and Richmond Counties; preparing written reports in a timely manner for submission to the Courts; and providing courtroom testimony as necessary.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent diagnostic and evaluation skills with particular attention to issues related to forming opinions about psycholegal questions

• Excellent forensic report writing skills

• Experience working with forensic mental health populations

• Experience in administering and scoring a wide range of psychological tests

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other disciplines

• Proficiency with word processing programs and spreadsheet programs

• Fluent in written and spoken English

1. Education: Ph.D or Psy.D. degree

2. Valid license as a psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education

3. At least one year of full-time experience as a licensed psychologist in a supervisory capacity

4. At least four years of full-time experience practicing clinical and/or forensic psychology, including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity as a licensed psychologist

5. An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered

Detailed Tasks:

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations of criminal defendants and submit timely written reports to the Courts

• Conduct psychological testing (intelligence, neuropsychological, personality, malingering, etc.) as needed

• Provide teaching and supervision for clinicians in training

• Participate in regular supervision with the Director of the Brooklyn/Staten Island FPECC

• Actively participate in staff meetings, clinic quality improvement projects, and continuing education

• Remain aware of and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures

• From time to time, as needed, conduct CPL 730 and CPL 390 evaluations in the other FPECC clinics (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens)

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Brooklyn/Staten Island FPECC or the city-wide Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment to Level II:
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED; or
2. Proof of passing licensing examination and proof that completed license application and all supporting documentation have been submitted to NYSED, which leads to licensure and registration, within six (6) months.

How To Apply

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NYC Health Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

Talent Acquisition Human Resources Department

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $88,818.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Corrections
• In-person

License/Certification:

• license as a psychologist issued by the NYS Dept (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Flushing, NY 11371: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person