Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Wernersville State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you a looking for a professional opportunity to help support individuals receiving psychological care and treatment? Do you want to deliver services that promote wellness and enable residents to overcome challenges? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist. Our collaborative team builds meaningful relationships with some of Pennsylvania's vulnerable citizens and provides valuable counseling services that have a lasting impact. If you want to join us in making a difference, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will provide a full range of psychological services to chronically and severely mentally ill consumers in an inpatient hospital setting. You will administer psychological testing, provide psychotherapy, and perform patient risk assessments. You will also work with multi-disciplinary teams to set goals, determine specific treatment approaches, and formulate individual treatment plans. This role requires the ability to form effective relationships, as well as a genuine desire to provide therapy that helps build individual strengths and interests to maintain and enhance levels of functioning and cognitive integrity. In addition, you will document all evaluative procedures and record the progress of consumers in clinical charts, attend regular in-service training programs, and provide treatment feedback to consumers and other team members.

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, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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