Licensed Psychologist- Employee Health Services (NY HELPS)

Ny Helps

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing your application, you must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.

You must submit a copy of your current New York State registration certificate to practice psychology with your NYS-APP.

Candidates MUST apply to the continuous recruitment Licensed Psychologist examination through the application found on the exam announcement: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/pdf/20-087.pdf

• 1 Transfer Qualifications

One year of permanent, contingent permanent service as a Psychologist 2, Associate Psychologist or Licensed Psychologist and you must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.

For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title requires special qualifications for a 70.1 transfer as detailed above.

Duties Description

Employee Health Service (EHS) is responsible for medical examination services, including pre-employment, fitness-for-duty / return-to-work, and occupational health examinations, for all New York State departments and agencies. In addition, Health Service Nurses perform occupational health screening and immunization services throughout the State. This position will play an important role in helping to ensure the health and safety of employees throughout New York State agencies.

The Licensed Psychologist duties in Employee Health Service Division will include but are not limited to the following:

Periodic travel may be required. Conduct psychological evaluations and testing services. Reviewing and interpreting the results of MMPI-2-RF (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 - Restructured Form) and other related instruments used for psychological testing, completed by pre-employment candidates, to determine whether the individuals are qualified for various positions. Conducting face-to-face psychological evaluations for New York State employees and prospective employees who have been referred by their employing agency to EHS. Administering, scoring, and interpreting the results of psychological testing from New York State employees who are referred to EHS for return-to-work and fitness-for-duty evaluations. Testifying at hearings and administrative proceedings regarding evaluations performed.

Additional Comments

#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among Its Duties, The Department

Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees. Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov