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Psychologist 1, G-21
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Psychology
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $76,728 to $96,461
Rest of State - From $83,461 to $93,374
(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 Psychologist 1 you would, under the general supervision of higher level psychology staff and as a member of a treatment team, perform psychological evaluations; complete behavior assessments; develop and implement plans of treatment for individuals, groups, and families, or develop behavior support plans for individuals; provide technical direction to program staff; maintain records; and write reports.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A master's degree in psychology and completion of a two-year traineeship; or two years of supervised, post-degree psychology experience in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting.
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.