Psychologist Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

A Psychologist plays a vital role in the mental health industry, providing critical support and services to individuals experiencing mental health issues. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. Their duties often include conducting psychological tests, providing psychotherapy, and researching human behavior. They might work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, government agencies, and private practices. A Psychologist needs strong observational skills to accurately assess patients' behavior, critical thinking skills to find the best treatment solution, and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients.

Certification and state licensure are mandatory for Psychologists. They need a Doctoral degree in Psychology, which entails a dissertation based on original research. They also need to complete an internship, gain at least 1 to 2 years of supervised professional experience, and pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Prior to becoming a Psychologist, individuals might have roles as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker or a Psychiatric Technician - all roles that can provide valuable experience for becoming a Psychologist.

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School Psychologist

  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

NYS School Psychologist certification required. The Mahopac Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Clinical - Outpatient - New Paltz, NY

  • New Paltz, NY (11 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY (11 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. Were seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Full-time 30-hours...

Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Mahopac, NY

  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

School Psychologist

  • Blooming Grove, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Blooming Grove, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Certification (Required) Master's or Specialist-level degree in School Psychology Previous school-based experience preferred but not required Strong communication and collaboration skills Benefits:...

Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Mid Hudson, NY

  • Mid Hudson, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mid Hudson, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

Psychologist 2, (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center - Fishkill Satellite Unit, P25960

  • Beacon, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Beacon, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests. Developing and implementing treatment or behavioral support plans....

Psychologist- Competitive Pay - Carmel, NY

  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

Psychologist 2, (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center - Green Haven Satellite Unit, P25902

  • Stormville, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stormville, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests. Developing and implementing treatment or behavioral support plans....

Psychologist- Annual Stock Award - Carmel, NY

  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. Were seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Full-time 30-hours...

ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Acute ED (Per Diem)

  • Kent, CT (23 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Kent, CT (23 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

School Psychologist Leave Replacement

  • Brewster, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brewster, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to social-emotional learning whereby structural practices that illuminate emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and mental health are communicated...

Testing Neuropsychologist- Outpatient - Mahopac, NY

  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

Demographic Data for Poughkeepsie, NY

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Salary for Psychologist Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Highest Education Level

Psychologists in Poughkeepsie, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.0%
Doctorate Degree
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%



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