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About this Psychologist (Contract Position) role at Suffolk County Government

Suffolk County Government · Onsite · RIVERHEAD, NY
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is seeking to contract with licensed psychologists to perform court mandated clinical assessments on behalf of the Division for individuals both out of custody and in custody. The work is performed independently and involves conducting these exams with another licensed psychologist. Supervision is received through Division Administration.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

  • This is a contract position

  • Examinations are needed in our Farmingville Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitation Program, Yaphank Correctional Facility and Riverhead Correctional Facility

  • The role allows for flexibility for when examinations are conducted. They can be conducted Monday and Friday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at our Farmingville Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitation Program. Monday - Sunday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Yaphank and Riverhead Correctional Facilities.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

  • Court mandated clinical assessments, including competency exams (also referred to as 730 exams) and presentencing investigations/mental health evaluations (also referred to as 390.30 exams).

Hourly Salary: $150/HR

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Incumbent must possess a license to practice psychology in the State of New York.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Incumbent must maintain a current New York State license to practice psychology throughout their employment in this contract.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

  • Thorough knowledge of modern psychological tests and measurements;

  • Thorough knowledge of personality development and of the factors which contribute to mental, emotional and social maladjustments and deficiencies;

  • Good knowledge of educational disabilities and methods of remedial instruction;

  • Good knowledge of social case work;

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;

  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

  • hysical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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How this Psychologist salary compares

This role pays $312,000/yrabove the typical range for Psychologist roles.

$80,000 median $124,150 $166,400

Typical range $108,994–$142,250/yr, from 644 comparable Psychologist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Psychologist salary insights →

About Suffolk County Government

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse work

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