Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Purpose of Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Behavioral Health or his or her designee, formulates policies and practices, coordinates, develops the services of the Psychology and Peer Counseling Departments and plans the scope of services such as psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, training and education, and research to achieve the objectives and effectuation of policy and practice in the support of efficient and effective mental health services.

Areas Of Responsibilities

All Psychological Services within Kings County.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the Psychology Department and the Psychology Staff across all services, including child psychology and adult psychology, inpatient and outpatient programs, and neuropsychological services.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of the Peer Counseling Department and the Peer Counseling Staff across all services, including inpatient and outpatient programs, and substance use programs.
• Develops, plans, directs and administers programs for psychological services throughout the hospital center to support diagnosis, evaluation, adjustment and rehabilitation.
• Collaborates with administrative and professional staff in planning psychological services, participation and educational programs, and in formulating policies and practices in accordance with the objectives of the hospital center.
• Develops and administers programs to provide support for therapeutic management of patients through counseling and psychotherapy in treatment objectives.
• Defines the psychological service role and function and interprets the service program and patients’ needs to hospital administration medical staff.
• Establishes Psychology Service Department policies, methods and procedures providing for adaptability, program assignment and program development. Establishes program priorities within the total scope of program planning.
• Organizes the personnel of the department into areas of responsibility, authority and specialization. Staffs, directs, guides and controls departmental activity. Organizes the department to respond promptly to needs of divisions and other departments and maintains flexibility of operations.
• Evaluates personnel performance, work progress of department, establishes work performance standards, provides managerial leadership to attain effective productivity and initiates action to accomplish objectives. Is responsible for credentialing and clinically privileging all Psychologists.
• Evaluates and audits psychological service programs, program accomplishments and makes recommendations for appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology with specialization in areas of Clinical Theory and Practice from a college or university accredited by the American Psychological Association, plus New York State licenses to practice psychology, or approved equivalent with a valid diploma from the American Board of Professional Psychology; and,
• Six years of clinical experience, of which four are in psychopathology and two years in an administrative and supervisory category with the psychologist group

Department Preferences

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs