Psychological Services Specialist

Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Danville State Hospital Print Apply Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Danville State Hospital Salary $64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually Location Montour County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-9-43021 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Danville St Hosp Opening Date 04/12/2024 Closing Date 4/29/:59 PM Eastern Job Code 43021 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code Bureau / Division Department of Human Services/Danville State Hospital Worksite Address 50 Kirkbride Drive City Danville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17821 Contact Name HHS Intake Section Contact Email + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience and training in the field of psychology, we have the position for you. Danville State Hospital is seeking hard-working, passionate, and caring Psychological Services Specialists, DHS to make a positive difference in the lives of consumers that reside at the facility. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Psychological Services Specialist, you will function with considerable independence to provide psychological services to an identified caseload of the individuals who reside at the facility. Y ou will provide psychological treatment utilizing psychotherapeutic skills in individual and group contexts to assist consumers in enhancing their level of psychological and behavioral functioning. In this role, you will serve as a Treatment Team Coordinator ensuring treatment plans and meetings relating to individual treatment plans (ITPs) are scheduled in compliance with policy and procedure. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (\ NEOGOV.asp?p=) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment (37.5-hour work week) + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. + The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. + FREE PARKING. + 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + A master's degree in a behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development or a closely related field. + Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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 notbe 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 experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. 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. 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/testonce for this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo . Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work. Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you have a conferred master's degree, or are you within three months of completing a master's degree, in a behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit click on Other Information. + Yes + No 02 If you are within 3 months of completing a master's degree in a behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development or a closely related field, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the box below. 03 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters . click apply for full job details