Psychological Services Specialist

THE POSITION

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, and help guide young people toward healthier futures. This role with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services lets you make a lasting impact as residents work toward positive change. Every day offers a chance to support growth and build trust. Your work will help shape brighter paths for youth.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the psychological and treatment needs of youth in the youth development center and youth forestry camp system by providing assessments, counseling, and clinical guidance. It plays a key part in the delivery of mental health and rehabilitative services. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Prepare clinical evaluations by reviewing files, interviewing residents, consulting with staff, and using specialized assessment tools
• Service Coordination: Coordinate mental health services by offering guidance to staff, recommending programming, and supporting treatment planning
• Therapeutic Support: Deliver care and counseling for residents with sex offense and substance use treatment needs
• Educational Outreach: Provide educational programs on mental health, substance use, and community support resources for residents, families, and employees
• Direct Counseling: Offer individual and group counseling, attend hearings, and complete psychological assessments and reports
• Team Participation: Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to review progress and enhance treatment planning

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day/37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours will be four days between Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will also choose to work either Saturday or Sunday. Available shifts include:
• 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,736.00 (before taxes).
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• 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 Guidelines.

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 www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $67,736 - $102,905