Job Description

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate individual who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of others?

The Department of Human Services (DHS), Torrance State Hospital, is actively recruiting a Psychological Services Specialist (PSS) to add to an awesome team. The ideal candidate is a master\'s level clinician who is willing to provide psychological services to individuals within an in-patient psychiatric hospital setting.

The DHS provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

If you are interested in this opportunity, and if you meet the minimum requirements, the DHS would love to hear from you today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a PSS, you contribute psychological information regarding patients to professional and non-professional staff to ensure that appropriate treatment and discharge plans are formulated. In addition, you provide psychological profiles of patients to their treatment team by completing psychological evaluations as needed in order that treatment team decisions and goals for patients are objectively based.

Additional duties in this position include maintaining current psychological assessments on identified patients by completing routine screening assessments within ten working days of admission and by reviewing the assessments at least annually, in order to provide the psychological data necessary prior to the development of each patient\'s treatment plan. You apply psychological principles of intervention in direct care treatment and rehabilitation of patients by scheduled individual and/or group work, by intervening in crisis situations, and by unscheduled counseling sessions in order that patient development is promoted.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the .

Work hours and additional information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
• Work hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, Thursday to Monday (Tuesday & Wednesday are regular days off); 30-minute lunch.

• May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
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• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional direct service experience in the field of psychology under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional, and a master\'s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includes fifteen credits in psychology.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. \xc2\xa77103) 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

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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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.*
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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, six 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.*

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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.

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