Company Overview
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Our mission is to:
- Support recovery for individuals with serious mental illness, from young adults to older populations.
- Aid children and families in their social and emotional development, with a focus on early identification and intervention for serious emotional disturbances.
- Enhance community capacity across New York State to ensure access to essential mental health services.
New York State has a comprehensive and multi-faceted mental health system, serving over 700,000 individuals annually. OMH:
- Operates psychiatric centers throughout the state.
- Regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,500 programs run by local governments and nonprofit organizations.
- Provides a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, community support, residential programs, and family care initiatives.
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Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Doctoral degree in a clinical psychology field AND
- Completion of either:
- A one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship OR
- One year of supervised experience under a licensed psychologist in a clinical setting.
Non-Qualifying Degree Majors
Degrees that do not qualify include, but are not limited to:
- Education or Educational Psychology
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Educational or Guidance Counseling
- Experimental or Industrial Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Organizational Psychology
- Student and Personnel Services
- Mental Health Counseling
- Pastoral Psychology
- Human Relations
Qualifying Clinical Experience
Experience must involve direct care with individuals, families, or groups in hospitals, clinics, private practice, correctional settings, or similar facilities under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Qualifying duties include:
- Conducting psychological evaluations and assessments
- Administering diagnostic testing
- Developing and implementing psychological treatment plans
- Providing psychological counseling and therapy in areas such as:
- Mental and emotional disorders
- Developmental disabilities
- Substance abuse and addictions
- Sex offender assessment and treatment
- Forensic mental health services
Non-Qualifying Experience
Experience that does not qualify includes, but is not limited to:
- Administrative roles (e.g., oversight, training, project management)
- Research-focused psychology (e.g., experimental, industrial, organizational psychology)
- Supervisory-only positions
- Behavior or habilitation specialists
- Special education roles
- Utilization review
- Guidance counseling
Additional Benefits
OMH employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- New York State medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Generous paid time off, including:
- 13 vacation days in the first year
- 5 personal days
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Enrollment in NYS Retirement Programs
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