The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
The New York City Police Department is seeking an outstanding Psychologist to join its team as Deputy Director of the Behavioral Care and Support Section (BCSS). The primary responsibilities are to provide management, administration and coordination of fitness for duty evaluations for police officers and civilians of the New York City Police Department.
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Management, administration and coordination of the fitness for duty evaluations of police officers of the NYPD
- Management, administration and coordination of the psychiatric/psychological evaluations for civilian and uniformed members of the NYPD
- Supervision and oversight of the work activities of uniformed and civilian personnel including psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and externs
- Provide training and supervision to psychologists for fitness for duty evaluations, mental health assessment, psychological testing and evaluation
- Conduct candidate evaluation, assessment and testing, engage in research projects and attend division conferences
- Provide clinical supervision to the Counseling Services Unit
- Provide support to the Legal Bureau on Civil Service Commission appeal cases, and expert testimony
- Reports to the Executive Director of BCSS, Deputy Chief Surgeon Psychiatry, Supervising Chief Surgeon and Commanding Officer of Medical Division
TO APPLY
Click the Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID # 798609
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- EDUCATION REQUIRED: Doctorate in Psychology
- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: New York State license in Psychology
- Must reside within the NYPS required New York State Counties
- All applications must be forwarded to: Chief Surgeons' Office, Medical Division, 16th floor
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
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