Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/21/17
Applications Due: 05/05/17
Vacancy ID: 38498
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePsychology Assistant 3 - 17-04
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade16
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $48752 to $62050 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Kings
Street Address Brooklyn DDSO - Regional Office
888 Fountain Avenue
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11239
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications • Must be currently permanent in the title of Psychology Assistant 3
OR
• Must be active and reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list
OR
• Must be eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable by the NYS Department of Civil Service.
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
Master’s Degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited college or university which prepares graduates for master’s level psychologist positions in clinical or community mental health settings. The degree program must have included a psychology practicum or externship.
Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Psychologist the candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following tasks:
1) Attending job-related phone and video conferences, as well as off-site conferences when applicable.
2) Completing Level-of-Cares and following up on documents that are required to complete
3) Assisting with eligibility determinations, including knowledge and proficiency of relevant TABS-based settings.
4) Communicating with families, agencies, and related entities either via phone or in-person regarding eligibility guidelines and the front door process.
5) Participation in meetings related to the ongoing functioning of the DDRO.
6) Maintaining up-to-date mandatory trainings as directed by New York State.
7) Knowledge of the Front Door process as well as familiarity with OPWDD regulations, policies, and procedures.
8) Administration of psychological testing when applicable.
Additional Comments • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, the agency at its discretion may nominate a qualified employee for noncompetitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Diane Jones
Telephone 718-642-6310
Fax 718-642-5290
Email Address Brooklyn.HR@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Brooklyn DDSO - Human Resources Office
888 Fountain Avenue
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 11239
Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
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