Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Selinsgrove Center

Are you a patient, dedicated, and empathetic professional who is eager to share your knowledge and skills to assist those who are receiving care and treatment at the Selinsgrove Center? If so, the Department of Human Services wants to meet you! We are excited to welcome a highly motivated Psychological Services Specialist to join our dynamic Psychology Department and provide valuable psychological and counseling services to the individuals we serve. We are located near the borough of Selinsgrove, just a few short minutes from town, Selinsgrove area schools, and Selinsgrove University. Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

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As a Psychological Services Specialist, you will have the opportunity to provide psychological and counseling services to individuals with all ranges of intellectual disability and dually diagnosed, co-occurring mental health conditions. This professional serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) and completes functional behavioral assessments, analyzes psychological and behavioral issues, provides recommendations to the team regarding psychological care, and drafts and monitors progress surrounding mental health support actions (MHSA). You will also demonstrate and transfer the strategies in the MHSA to the direct care staff by directly interacting with the individual in the presence of the staff, in addition to monitoring and observing the staff to ensure that the MHSA skills and strategies have been acquired and are being utilized appropriately. Within this role, it is essential to possess the ability to provide emergency psychological care and to coordinate team efforts during emergency behavioral interventions including responding to rapid responses.

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.
• Alternate work scheduled as needed, occasional second and third shift work required.
• 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.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
• 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.

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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.