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Licensed Doctorate - Level Psychologist
Veracity Software Inc
π¨π¦ Canada | πΊπΈ United States
On-site
Staff / Principal
11 months ago
- crisis intervention
- CISM
- First Aid
11 months ago
Waterloo, NY 13165
Contract Duration: Twelve (12+) months
Work Arrangement: Onsite (required) β Crisis-response availability required
TheLicensed Doctorate-Level Psychologist will serve as the lead mental health provider supporting theSeneca County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) personnel and their families. This role providesconfidential and privileged psychological services, focusing ontrauma response, crisis intervention, peer-support development, and mental-wellness counseling.
The psychologist will work directly with law enforcement staff following critical incidents, provide ongoing counseling and support programs, and assist in building a sustainable culture of wellness within the department. The role requires an experienced clinician with strong crisis-response skills and an understanding of law-enforcement culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Psychological Services
- Providecritical incident debriefings and post-incident counseling for deputies and affected personnel.
- Deliverimmediate support to staff involved in shootings, fatalities, suicides, or other traumatic events.
- Conductindividual counseling sessions for SCSO employees and their families addressing stress, trauma, marital, family, and substance-use concerns.
- Performmental wellness assessments, reintegration planning, and ongoing therapeutic support after critical events.
- Offercrisis management and intervention services, including psychological debriefings for individuals and teams.
- Develop, train, and supervise thePeer Support and Wellness Program.
- Provideconsultative guidance to command staff and supervisors on mental health and crisis management.
- Support ongoingemployee wellness initiatives, including stress management, resilience training, and preventative interventions.
- Coordinate with county leadership to adapt programs as emerging mental health needs evolve.
- Maintain all communications asprivileged and confidential under NYS psychologist standards.
- Ensure adherence to allethical, professional, and legal requirements in accordance with APA and NYS licensing laws.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (Required).
- Active New York State Psychologist License (Required).
- Minimum of3β5 years of clinical experience, preferably working withlaw enforcement, first responders, or trauma populations.
- Expertise incrisis response, trauma-informed counseling, and peer-support program development.
- Strong knowledge ofconfidentiality standards andlaw-enforcement culture.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and debriefing skills.
- Experience providingmental health services in police, fire, or military environments.
- Background incritical incident stress management (CISM) orpsychological first aid.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience overseeingpeer-support or wellness programs.
- Availability foron-call or after-hours crisis support.
- Trauma and Crisis Response
- Law Enforcement / First Responder Mental Health
- Psychological Debriefing and Reintegration Support
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Substance Use and Mood Disorder Management
- Peer Support Program Development
- Confidential and Privileged Communication
- Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response
- Resilience and Stress Management Training
- Clinical Documentation and Case Management
Recruiter Submission Template β
Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Total Years of Clinical Psychology Experience:
Licensed Psychologist in NY (Yes/No β License Number & Expiry):
Certifications (CISM, Psychological First Aid, etc. β list with year obtained):
Professional Memberships (APA, NYSPA, etc. β list if applicable):
Experience Working with Law Enforcement or First Responders (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience in Crisis Intervention & Trauma Counseling (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience Conducting Critical Incident Debriefings (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience Providing Family & Wellness Counseling (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience Supervising or Training Peer Support Teams (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience with Substance Use / Mood Disorder Cases (Yes/No β brief details):
Experience in Program or Wellness Planning (Yes/No β brief details):
Knowledge of Confidentiality & Privileged Communication Standards (Yes/No):
Experience in Law Enforcement Cultural Competency Training (Yes/No β brief details):
Motivation / Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly:
Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation name?
Willingness to Commit for 12-Month Duration (Yes/No):
Availability for Onsite Work in Waterloo, NY (Yes/No):
Availability for After-Hours or Crisis Response (Yes/No):
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