Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4805612 THE POSITION Are you ready to apply your psychology expertise in a meaningful and impactful way with the Commonwealth? If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, the Department of Human Services (DHS) invites you to consider joining our team as a Licensed Psychologist. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in professional work, providing psychological services at Selinsgrove Center. In this key role, you will independently deliver specialized services across clinical, vocational, rehabilitation, educational, and habilitation areas for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are seeking a chance to expand your experience while offering essential psychological care to some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, we would love to hear from you!
Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will assess individuals' psychological strengths and challenges through a variety of methods, including reviewing medical and social case histories, conducting personal interviews, and observing the individual's behavior, emotional state, and physical condition. You will select, administer, and interpret a wide range of psychological tests to diagnose psychological disorders and develop treatment plans. You will work closely with psychiatric or medical professionals and other team members to create individualized treatment plans. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate in developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive treatment plans that align with established diagnoses and adhere to relevant regulations, policies, and clinical standards. You will utilize various psychological techniques to treat psychological disorders, aiming to modify behavior and improve individuals' adjustments. In this capacity, you will make independent, clinical-level decisions based on best practices and accepted methods.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Overtime and travel: As needed
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
* REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY*
QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirement: This position requires the possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experienc /education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.