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THE POSITION
NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-82523-43012. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 25, 2024 TO MAY 9, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career in the field of psychology? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Coal Township is seeking a highly motivated Psychological Services Associate, Corrections to join our dynamic Psychology Department.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Psychological Services Associate (PSA), Corrections, you provide psychological services under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager, to a population of individuals incarcerated in their assigned state correctional institution.
The purpose of this service delivery is to ensure individuals' mental health and general emotional needs are addressed efficiently and effectively during a period of incarceration with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
You assist the Licensed Psychologist Manager in planning and organizing outpatient mental health and psychological services for the state correctional institution, including the development and promulgation of patient's Individual recovery plans (i.
e., treatment plans). You may administer psychological tests and intelligence tests, where applicable, under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager.
You conduct mental status examinations under the supervision of the Licensed Psychologist Manager and may frequently be preparing psychological assessments.
You conduct both individual and group treatment for individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses, individuals convicted of sex offenses, individuals dually diagnosed, and general population inmates as needed, for crisis related services.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
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 Requirement :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirement :
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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 Info / 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.
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
Last updated : 2024-05-20
Full Time
Public Administration
$81k-108k (estimate)
05/22/2024
06/05/2024
pa.gov
HARRISBURG, PA
>50,000
2015
TOM WOLF
>$50B
Public Administration
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