Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Warren State Hospital

THE POSITION

As a Psychological Services Specialist with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will help patients build the skills they need to move forward in life. Warren State Hospital provides a supportive environment where your expertise makes a lasting impact. This role offers daily opportunities to encourage recovery, promote independence, and strengthen patient outcomes. Step into a position that values your dedication and promotes positive change!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides direct psychological services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and supports their progress toward recovery. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:

• Individual Treatment: Deliver psychological treatment services that follow best practice guidelines and departmental standards
• Group Instruction: Lead psychoeducational groups that teach skills for managing psychiatric symptoms and supporting recovery
• Clinical Assessment: Conduct assessments involving intelligence, cognitive abilities, personality factors, neuropsychological needs, functional levels, and psychological conditions
• Behavioral Planning: Develop and carry out behavioral programs that support patients in meeting treatment goals
• Patient Evaluation: Evaluate newly admitted and annually reviewed patients to help the interdisciplinary team form treatment plans
• Family Consultation: Work with family members and community partners to identify supports for successful living in less restrictive environments

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 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) lunch.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• 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:

• 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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment prefer