**********************Application Fee Waiver**********************

Employees of Erie County CSEA collective bargaining unit shall have all fees associated with County provided promotional civil service examinations waived.

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION. At present there is one anticipated vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. 

Examples of Duties:

A Chief Clinical Psychologist assists in the administration of the clinical services of Rehabilitation Behavioral Health programs for inpatients and outpatients at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC);

Assists in the administration of Rehabilitation Behavioral Health programs pursuant to applicable laws, regulations, accreditation and professional organization standards;

Determines psychological tests to be administered;

Supervises and participates in administering, scoring, evaluating and maintaining security of psychological tests;

Provides psychological treatment and facilitates group psychotherapy sessions;

Supervises and participates in screening of new patient referrals and follow-up processes;

Provides referrals based on recommended treatment needs;

Assists in the development and implementation of behavioral management programs and support services;

Collaborates with other Departments to address patient concerns; makes recommendations for improving quality of care provided;

Maintains program statistics;

Participates in the development, preparation, revision and dissemination of reports, assessments and presentations;

Makes recommendations on the hiring, promotion and discharge of personnel, performs annual evaluations, and maintains staffing levels to meet needs of patients;

Participates in the selection of competency indicators and ensures completion of competencies;

Identifies learning needs of staff and ensures participation of staff in orientation, in-service education and continuing education programs;

Participates in the supervision and evaluation of assigned students;

Develops and presents in-service training sessions related to psychological programs for hospital staff and students;

Participates in the development of marketing initiatives for behavioral management programs and services;

Participates in research studies related to behavioral management programs;

Collaborates with third-party payers and related ECMCC Departments for matters related to reimbursement for services rendered;

Serves on various committees and interdisciplinary treatment team and participates in meetings and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE TEST: Candidates must be permanently employed in the NON-competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the NON-competitive class for 36 months immediately preceding the date of the written test in the position of Clinical Psychologist (ECMC).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a license and current registration to practice Psychology as issued by the New York State Department of Education at time of application.

Section 424-A of the Social Services Law requires that local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All potential employees for this position will be requested to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause for
automatic non-selection.

Notes:

None.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find informatiom in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm .

Subjects of Examination:

Scopes / Subjects of examination: A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas.

Ensuring effective inter/intra agency communications
These questions test for understanding of techniques for interacting effectively with individuals and agencies, to educate and inform them about topics of concern, to clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with the staff of one's own agency and/or that of other agencies in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.

Preparing written material
These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.

Understanding and interpreting written material
These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.

Social work program oversight
These questions test for knowledge and ability required to manage and direct a social services program in a variety of settings. Questions may include planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs and services; case consultation and training; interpreting and applying various laws, regulations and standards; developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures; and maintaining organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Supervision
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Unless otherwise noted, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", "Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials.

INFORMATION FOR PROMOTION CANDIDATES

Unless otherwise indicated, the eligible list resulting from this examination will have a duration of four years and will not supersede existing promotional lists, if any.

RATINGS REQUIRED:  Test is rated on a scale of 100 with a passing mark at 70.  Test instructions may further divide the tests into parts and set minimum standards for each part.

Points will be added to scores of candidates who achieve a passing mark as follows: Seniority:  For each year of service in the classified service:

Less than 1 year……………………..................…0 points

1 year up to 6 years…………….…........................1 point

Over 6 years up to 11 years.....………......….........2 points

Over 11 years up to 16 years….…........….........…3 points

Over 16 years up to 21 years………..................…4 points

Over 21 years………………………..................…5 points

VETERANS:  Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively added to their earned scores if successful in the PROMOTIONAL examination.  You must claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment.  If you have already used these credits for a permanent position in NYS, you may not claim them again.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A None filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.