Top 57 Forensic psychology Jobs in New York State

Forensic Mental Health Specialist I - Adult MH / Trainee
Erie County Department of Mental Health —Erie County, NY
- From $66,219 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Professional LMHC/LMSW/LCSW - Full Time - Kingston, NY
Professional Care Medical Practice PC —Kingston, NY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. —Lake George, NY
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
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Attending Psychiatrist
Mount Sinai Health System —Elmhurst, NY
- $230,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Adult Inpatient & Outpatient and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
Mount Sinai Health System —Elmhurst, NY
- $261,000 - $281,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. —Schenectady, NY
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
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Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. —Rochester, NY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. —Kingston, NY
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Williamsburg Clinic, P27063
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Brooklyn, NY
- $145,413 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Psychologist Level I
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $106,348 a year
- Online Application
- Primary Care
- Clinic
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Licensed Psychologist/School Psychologist/Psychometrician- Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational assessments
Goldberg & LaRosa Psychology Associates, PLLC —New York, NY
- $90 - $225 an hour
- Analysis skills
- Children
- Neurology
Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P27059
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Brooklyn, NY
- $145,413 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Licensed Psychologist
State of New York - People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for —Syracuse, NY
- $141,413 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Psychology
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Psychologist Level II
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $122,300 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Clinic
- Supervising experience
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Forensic Services Coordinator – LGU
CCSI —Johnson City, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Psychologist (Family Court) – Level I
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $121,361 a year
- Temporary
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Part-Time, Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation (STARC) Oakview - Marcy, P27213
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Marcy, NY
- $141,413 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), Part-Time, Secure Treatment Rehabilitation Center (STARC), P27214
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Marcy, NY
- $86,681 - $109,650 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center – Children and Youth, P27415
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Ogdensburg, NY
- $86,681 - $109,650 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center – Children and Youth, P27416
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Ogdensburg, NY
- $86,681 - $109,650 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Forensic Mental Health Specialist I - Adult MH / Trainee

Erie County Department of Mental Health
Erie County, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $66,219 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

LMHC
LMSW
LCSW-R
LCSW-C

Full Job Description

FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH / TRAINEE

*Non-Competitive for designated HELPS Program positions.

STARTING SALARIES:

Forensic Mental Health Specialist I - Adult Mental Health = $66,219
Forensic Mental Health Specialist I - Adult Mental Health Trainee = $60,794

LOCATION:

Erie County Holding Center, 120 West Eagle, Buffalo, NY 14202 or
Erie County Correctional Facility, 11581 Walden Ave, Alden, NY 14004

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is entrance level professional forensic mental health work which involves responsibility for providing direct mental health services to persons under custody in the Holding Center or Correctional Facility. These include inmates awaiting trial and sentencing, those serving sentences, probation and parole violators. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures, with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. The work involves helping to assess the need for psychiatric examination and determination, rendering direct treatment, which at times includes crisis intervention, and providing consultation and reports to referring agencies. The work is performed under the direct rank, and may exercise supervision over a small number of para-professional or clerical employees. The class differs from Mental Health Specialist II in that cases assigned are generally less complex, and in that supervision exercised by this class is limited to sub-professional staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Provides direct and continuing mental health treatment to persons with mental health conditions held in custody;

Assesses the need for psychiatric examination and treatment determinations;

Renders direct treatment, including crisis intervention, consultations, linkages to community-based services and reports to referring entities;

Conducts preliminary Court-ordered examinations to determine need for Formal Competency, sanity determinations by Psychiatrists, and prepares written reports on such preliminary examinations for review by supervisor;

Consults with attorneys, families, penal officers and the Courts to help determine appropriate alternatives for sentencing, treatment or other medical / legal dispositions;

Provides case consultation to legal-penal and mental health agencies on treatment planning for clients in custody.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of mental health treatment; good knowledge of community-based mental health agencies and supportive services; good knowledge of the legal-penal system, its agencies and services, and the requirements of each; good knowledge of criminally deviant behavior and related personal characteristics; good knowledge of family systems; good knowledge of adolescent behavior; skill in oral and written communications; ability to work effectively with persons with mental health conditions; ability to work effectively with law enforcement agencies, the Courts, lawyers and a diversity of community mental health agencies; possess maturity; good judgment and stability; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS as FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH (Job Grade 11**):

Possession of a Master's Degree*** in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, or closely related field and one year of experience providing services to persons with mental health conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a New York State Department of Education license to practice as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor at time of permanent appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS as FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH /TRAINEE (Job Grade 10):

Possession of a Master's Degree*** in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, or closely related field at the time of appointment. After completion of the one (1) year training

term and completion of special requirements, a trainee candidate shall be entitled to advance to permanent status as a Forensic Mental Health Specialist I – Adult (Job Group 11) without further examination.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE 1: * Per resolution presented to State Civil Service Commission, action approved and filed with the Department of State on December 27, 2024, under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program, this title is temporarily reassigned to NON-COMPETITIVE Classification, AND

* Per resolution presented to State Civil Service Commission, action approved and filed with the Department of State on October 24, 2025, under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) Program, this title (Trainee) is temporarily reassigned to NON-COMPETITIVE Classification.

NOTE 2: *** Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE 3: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for original appointment to County service must be a legal resident of Erie County for at least one month immediately preceding the date of appointment.

Pay: From $66,219.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Have you graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, or closely related field?
Do you have a New York State Department of Education license eligible as a Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor at time of appointment and holding a license?
Are you a legal resident of Erie County? Applicants for original appointment to County service must be a legal resident of Erie County for at least one month immediately preceding the date of appointment.

Work Location: In person

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forensic psychology jobs in new york state

Forensic Mental Health Specialist I - Adult MH / Trainee

Behavioral Health Professional LMHC/LMSW/LCSW - Full Time - Kingston, NY

Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Psychologist (Family Court) – Level I

Licensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Part-Time, Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation (STARC) Oakview - Marcy, P27213

Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), Part-Time, Secure Treatment Rehabilitation Center (STARC), P27214

Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center – Children and Youth, P27415

Associate Psychologist (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center – Children and Youth, P27416

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