Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88603 to $109133 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• In title Principal Psychologist, Grade 27
- OR –
• Eligible for a 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Principal Psychologist by the Department of Civil Service (must also be within 2 salary grades of grade 27)
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist, M-4, at Capital District Region 3 the Principal Psychologist, M-2 clinically supervises and manages the activities of the Master’s level psychologists at Capital District DDSO, along with the Chief Psychologist and teams. The incumbent also provides the full range of psychological services, training, and consultation services as needed.
Provides clinical supervision for the Capital District Region 3 Psychologists
• Convenes meetings of agency psychologists to discuss issues related to the discipline
• Provides technical assistance and direction
• Conducts evaluations as required by Licensed Psychologists
• Participates in various committees, such as Behavior Review, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Provides consultation and assistance to operations and regional service teams
• Samples and reviews management of cases, assignments, case problems, issues and methods of treatment by treatment team staff
• Consults with managers regarding issues specific to state operations, voluntary provider issues or matters related to local government or to other local entities
Assesses the need and conducts training
• Participates in planning and assessing training needs
• Provides training as needed
Provides High Risk Services
• Conducts forensic evaluations, including competency and risk
• Attends court proceedings and testifies as needed
Performs Eligibility Reviews
• Assists with the completion of second step eligibility reviews
• Completes guardianship assessments and documentation
Performs Administrative Tasks
• Serves as Administrator on Duty
• Assists in tracking behavioral data
• Other tasks as needed
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail ODHPRSNL if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• 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
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by November 15, 2017 @ 4:00pm, to:
Human Resources Office
Capital District DDSO – OD Heck Campus
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, NY 12304
E-Mail: odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 518-370-7536
Please reference the above EOA #17-447 in all correspondence.