Licensed Doctorate - Level Psychologist

Waterloo, NY 13165

Contract Duration: Twelve (12 ) months

Work Arrangement: Onsite (required) - Crisis-response availability required

The Licensed Doctorate-Level Psychologist will serve as the lead mental health provider supporting the Seneca County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) personnel and their families. This role provides confidential and privileged psychological services, focusing on trauma response, crisis intervention, peer-support development, and mental-wellness counseling.

The psychologist will work directly with law enforcement staff following critical incidents, provide ongoing counseling and support programs, and assist in building a sustainable culture of wellness within the department. The role requires an experienced clinician with strong crisis-response skills and an understanding of law-enforcement culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Psychological Services

• Provide critical incident debriefings and post-incident counseling for deputies and affected personnel.
• Deliver immediate support to staff involved in shootings, fatalities, suicides, or other traumatic events.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions for SCSO employees and their families addressing stress, trauma, marital, family, and substance-use concerns.
• Perform mental wellness assessments, reintegration planning, and ongoing therapeutic support after critical events.
• Offer crisis management and intervention services, including psychological debriefings for individuals and teams.
  
  

Consultative and Programmatic Services

• Develop, train, and supervise the Peer Support and Wellness Program.
• Provide consultative guidance to command staff and supervisors on mental health and crisis management.
• Support ongoing employee wellness initiatives, including stress management, resilience training, and preventative interventions.
• Coordinate with county leadership to adapt programs as emerging mental health needs evolve.
  
  

Confidentiality & Ethics

• Maintain all communications as privileged and confidential under NYS psychologist standards.
• Ensure adherence to all ethical, professional, and legal requirements in accordance with APA and NYS licensing laws.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (Required).
• Active New York State Psychologist License (Required).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably working with law enforcement, first responders, or trauma populations.
• Expertise in crisis response, trauma-informed counseling, and peer-support program development.
• Strong knowledge of confidentiality standards and law-enforcement culture.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and debriefing skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing mental health services in police, fire, or military environments.
• Background in critical incident stress management (CISM) or psychological first aid.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience overseeing peer-support or wellness programs.
• Availability for on-call or after-hours crisis support.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Trauma and Crisis Response
• Law Enforcement / First Responder Mental Health
• Psychological Debriefing and Reintegration Support
• Individual and Family Counseling
• Substance Use and Mood Disorder Management
• Peer Support Program Development
• Confidential and Privileged Communication
• Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response
• Resilience and Stress Management Training
• Clinical Documentation and Case Management
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

Total Years of Clinical Psychology Experience:

Licensed Psychologist in NY (Yes/No - License Number & Expiry):

Certifications (CISM, Psychological First Aid, etc. - list with year obtained):

Professional Memberships (APA, NYSPA, etc. - list if applicable):

Experience Working with Law Enforcement or First Responders (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Crisis Intervention & Trauma Counseling (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience Conducting Critical Incident Debriefings (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience Providing Family & Wellness Counseling (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience Supervising or Training Peer Support Teams (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience with Substance Use / Mood Disorder Cases (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Program or Wellness Planning (Yes/No - brief details):

Knowledge of Confidentiality & Privileged Communication Standards (Yes/No):

Experience in Law Enforcement Cultural Competency Training (Yes/No - brief details):

Motivation / Interest in This Role:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Hourly:

Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation name?

Willingness to Commit for 12-Month Duration (Yes/No):

Availability for Onsite Work in Waterloo, NY (Yes/No):

Availability for After-Hours or Crisis Response (Yes/No):