Licensed Psychologist - NY City - AHRC NYC

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

AHRC NYC is looking for a Licensed Psychologist to diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment by performing the following duties. Assists the Chief Psychologist with various administrative and supervisory responsibilities as outlined below:

The salary range for this position is $70-$75k per year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interview clients in various settings and study medical and social case histories.

Observes clients in play or other situations, and selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality and other psychological tests to diagnose and formulate plans of treatment.

Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments.

Selects approach to use in individual, group, and family therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

Collaborates with Medical Director and other specialists in developing treatment programs for clients.

Instructs and directs students serving psychological internships.

Develops experimental designs and conducts research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.

Serves as consultant to staff, other departments and other agencies on individual cases to in evaluation, planning, and development of mental health programs.

Performs all duties necessary for compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision, including record keeping.

Deals with people supported in a legal and ethical manner.

Productivity

Number of visits or equivalent units billed or produced over the course of the fiscal year, prorated for part-time staff and those staff and those working less than a full fiscal year. Every clinician will have a predetermined productivity expectation based on caseload requirements and/or other job responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises full time, fee-for-service and / or student interns as designated by the Chief Psychologist. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Is directly responsible for the quality of care delivered by the supervised interns.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or experience

Doctoral degree (Ph. D) or equivalent in a clinical or counseling field of psychology. One-year internship required.

Language Skills

Must be fluent in Spanish 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribe style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with a several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Currently licensed in good standing as a Licensed Psychologist in New York State.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.