Licensed Psychologist - Selinsgrove Center

Begin a great opportunity to utilize your experience and training in the field of psychology! Selinsgrove Center is seeking a hardworking, passionate, and caring Licensed Psychologist to join our team. In this role, you will provide professional psychological services to individuals residing at the center. Apply today to begin a career with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services!

As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide psychological services at Selinsgrove Center. You will be responsible for independent and specialized work in clinical, vocational, rehabilitation, educational, and habilitation areas of the psychological services program for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this position, you will evaluate an individual's psychological strengths and weaknesses through various means including reviewing medical and social case histories, personal interviews, and observation of the individual's behavior, emotional, and physical condition. You can expect to serve as member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and coordinate with your fellow team members to formulate, implement, and monitor individuals' comprehensive treatment plans. Additionally, you will testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings regarding individuals served, as well as serve as a mentor to Psychological Services Specialist staff.

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. You will work weekends and holidays as needed. You will also work 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.