Deputy Director, Health & Wellness

Requirements

• Preferred Skills:
• Strong writing ability as new models will be implemented - Experience with quant

Additional Information

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 Critical Incident Stress Management Unit (CISM) mission is to provide ongoing support to members of the service who respond to or are Involved in critical incidents. Participants meet with qualified Mental Health Professionals to debrief an incident and receive ongoing support and training in a confidential and supportive environment. The program collects and maintains key program performance/outcome measures/dashboards to inform trauma mitigation support initiatives and suicide prevention. The Critical Incident Stress Management Program is a proactive approach in promoting wellness and overall well-being of all members of service. The Health and Wellness Section is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Administrative Psychologist, level M-2 designated as the Deputy Director, Health and Wellness Section. This position will have a detailed and intricate role in assisting the Director with supporting the department in the section dealing with mental health issues. Duties include: - Assist the Director in supervising the work of Psychologists and psychology staff, acting as a consultant when they encounter problems - Provide triage evaluation of social, occupational, emotional, or psychological issues for self-referred employees - Conduct wellness checks of individuals involved in a critical incident - Conduct group critical incident debriefing - Provide outreach to designated NYPD precincts - Provide clinical supportive services including brief counseling, referral, and disposition planning - Develop and conduct mental health training for members of the Department. - Assist Director in Initiative development and draft grant proposals to receive independent funding for these programs - In the absence of the Director, act as a liaison with other department leadership - Assist the Director in representing psychological services, and speak before lay and professional peers. TO APPLY Click the 'Apply' button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID # 784256 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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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