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Licensed Psychologist, G-25
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Psychology
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $137,531 to $137,531
Rest of State - From $134,444 to $134,444
(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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed Psychologist | 25 |
Job Description
Licensed Psychologists, under general direction of a higher level clinician or administrator, supervise and/or provide psychological services in various settings. In addition to assessment and treatment, they provide clinical leadership; program management; forensic or court-ordered assessments, treatment and expert testimony; disability, neuropsychological or education evaluation and interpretations; specialized assessment (functional, personality, risk, competency, vocational, educational); design and application of behavioral technology and other appropriate specialized psychological interventions; consultation to other agencies; peer review and other psychological services. Incumbents may provide services requiring expertise in behavioral technology, neuropsychology, child and adolescent psychology, geropsychology, sexual offense treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, trauma, or substance and/or chemical abuse programs.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
You must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.
When applying to a position, the agency will need a copy of your current New York State registration certificate to practice psychology.
Continued employment: Possession of license and current registration to practice psychology in New York State is required to maintain employment as a Licensed Psychologist. Loss of certification will result in removal from employment.
Additional Requirements for Appointment
- Information regarding New York State licensure may be obtained f rom the State Board for Psychology by contacting the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Psychology Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; or by calling (518) 474-3817, Ext. 592.
- Language parenthetics in other titles could be established. The duties of a position with a language parenthetic are the same as those noted, with the exception that the individual serving in the position may need to be able to communicate at times with non-English speaking clients. At the time of appointment, candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the language required for the position at a level that will ensure your ability to perform properly the duties of the position.
- 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 f rom appointment and may have their names removed f rom the eligible list(s) for the title(s);
- Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). All convictions must be reported. 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 laws;
- 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.
- Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed asan 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.
- Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
- New York State residence is not required.