Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Loysville Youth Development Center

THE POSITION

Are you ready to help guide meaningful growth in a supportive and structured environment? Join the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS and use your skills to support youth who rely on clinical guidance and emotional stability. This role offers the chance to shape treatment programming, collaborate with clinical teams, and provide direct counseling services. Bring your knowledge, compassion, and leadership to a position where your work truly matters.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports treatment programming and mental health services for youth by combining clinical expertise with guidance for staff and residents. It involves planning, coordinating, and providing therapeutic services while ensuring compliance with standards and facility expectations. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Evaluation: Review treatment programming and address areas needing improvement
• Team Collaboration: Participate in planning meetings with staff and clinical consultants
• Staff Training: Provide instruction and role modeling to support skill development for direct care staff
• Clinical Supervision: Conduct supervision conferences to ensure quality resident care
• Service Coordination: Assist in developing treatment plans and make recommendations for specialized programming
• Direct Counseling: Deliver individual, family, and group therapy and prepare related assessments and reports

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 include the following shifts with a 30-minute lunch: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You will work Tuesday - Saturday, with regular days off being Sunday and Monday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• 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 and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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 transcrip