Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Selinsgrove Center

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those receiving treatment at the Selinsgrove Center! The Department of Human Services is seeking a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our amazing Psychology Department as a Psychological Services Specialist. Located near the borough of Selinsgrove, our center is just a few minutes away from town, Selinsgrove area schools, and Selinsgrove University. Come be a part of our team and take pride in the valuable psychological and counseling services you will provide to the individuals we serve.

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This role as a Psychological Services Specialist requires a unique set of skills, including the ability to provide psychological and counseling services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and dually diagnosed, co-occurring mental health conditions. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will also be responsible for conducting functional behavioral assessments, analyzing psychological and behavioral issues, and making recommendations for psychological care. In addition, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the strategies outlined in the mental health support actions are properly implemented by directly interacting with the individuals and monitoring the direct care staff. You will be involved in demonstrating and transferring these strategies to the staff and observing their use to ensure they are being utilized appropriately. Overall, this role requires a combination of clinical expertise, teamwork, and leadership to provide the best possible care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (1st shift), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Alternate work scheduled as needed, some 2nd and 3rd shift work required
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• FREE parking!
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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 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).
• 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.

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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.

• 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.