Licensed Psychologist Director - Danville State HospitalCommonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Danville, PA, United States

Licensed Psychologist Director - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Danville, PA, United States

5 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

THE POSITION

Take your career in psychology to the next level while using your leadership skills! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced and dedicated Licensed Psychologist Director to oversee our psychological staff at the Danville State Hospital. By leading our team, you will help us continue to provide active treatment to those in need. If you are looking forward to this amazing opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for the administrative direction of psychological services at the hospital. Your work will involve planning and organizing work within the department by developing periodic reviews and goals, prioritizing projects, and assigning and evaluating subordinate work efforts. You will approve leave requests, complete performance reviews, and attend leadership meetings. Your duties will include assigning and conducting psychological testing and ensuring that services are offered in a quality manner that supports consumer specific needs. Additionally, you will conduct monthly meetings and ensure all psychology staff complete all required training.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This 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 :

One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and / or intellectual disability, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirement :

You must be in possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. [Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment]

Other Requirements :

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

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).

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.

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.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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 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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Licensed Psychologist • Danville, PA, United States