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Psychology Trainee 2, G-NS
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Psychology
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $66,195 to $83,335
Rest of State - From $71,776 to $80,248
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
| Title | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology Assnt 3 | 16 |
| Psychology Trainee 1 | 18 |
| Psychology Trainee 2 | 18 |
| Psychologist 1 | 21 |
| Psychologist 2 | 23 |
| Assoc Psychologist | 23 |
Job Description
As a Psychology Trainee 2, you would assist in the provision of professional psychological services to individuals. Under the supervision of higher-level psychology staff, you would assist in administering psychological tests, completing behavioral assessments, and conducting psychological evaluations and research; attend treatment team meetings; assist in the development of treatment or behavioral support plans; and may participate in individual, family, and/or group counseling sessions.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Either 1. a master's degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education/United States Secretary of Education. The psychology degree program must have been one that prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings;
Or 2. completion of graduate coursework in a qualifying doctoral level program in psychology that would be the equivalent required for conferral of a master's degree in psychology. The coursework must have prepared graduates for positions treating individuals in clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school settings. Candidates must submit an official transcript to provide evidence that such coursework was completed, or an attestation of the coursework equivalency from a qualifying accredited college or university.
Additional Requirements for Appointment
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: In some agencies, the names of all prospective employees will
- be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s);
- be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). You must report all convictions. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal law;
And may
- be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names appear on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
You are responsible for payment of all required fees.
Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally-assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
Traineeships: These titles require a two-year traineeship during which trainees gain the necessary knowledge and experience to perform at the full level. After successful completion of one year as a Psychology Trainee 1, incumbents will advance to Psychology Trainee 2. After successful completion of one year as a Psychology Trainee 2 incumbents will advance to Psychologist 1 or Psychologist 1 (Spanish Language), SG-21.
Appointment Level: If you are selected for appointment, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed directly to a higher level. To be considered for advanced placement you must possess education or experience beyond the "Minimum Qualifications" such as: one year of appropriately supervised post-master's clinical psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting, where your primary duties were providing psychological services; completed a clinical psychology practicum, externship, or fieldwork assignment as part of a qualifying master's degree in psychology program. For further information on qualifications for higher level positions visit: www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/psychologyadvancedplacement.cfm