Reference #: 4513627
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate and patient person with the desire to help those with severe mental issues? The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist to provide direct psychological services to patients with serious and persistent mental illness. This is a challenging but rewarding career, and one that will make you feel that your work has a positive impact on so many. Join us in our mission to provide an opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion for those who depend on us, and discover all that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKDuties include helping improve acute symptoms of mental illness and helping patients develop skills to recover from the effects of their illness. You also provide individual psychological treatment services that are in keeping with best-practices guidelines and established departmental protocols. In addition, you conduct psycho-educational groups which teach patients skills to manage their psychiatric problems and engage in their recovery process, and conduct a variety of assessment procedures as directed by the supervisor. These assessment procedures could involve testing of intelligence, cognitive capabilities, personality features, neuropsychological deficits, functional levels and psycho-pathological conditionsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
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 a medical examination.
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 experience/education).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
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 yo 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 [email protected] 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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.