Psychological Services Specialist, DHS-North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career that is focused on providing services that directly impacts the lives of court-adjudicated youth? Do you demonstrate a high degree of skill and knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy? The Department of Human Services is searching for a Psychological Services Specialist to work with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. This position requires a willingness to work with a diverse population, along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work, apply today and help us to help Pennsylvania youth to have a brighter future!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, your responsibilities include assessing and facilitating the psychological component of the rehabilitation and social development of court committed adjudicated delinquent residents. You also provide consultation to supervisory and counseling staff and serve as a key member of the clinical team in accordance with the Department of Human Services, Office of Children Youth and Families, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, and agency policies. You must demonstrate a high degree of skill and knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. This position is responsible for providing services in one or more programs at North Central Secure Treatment Unit.

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-hour work week
• Work days are Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Work hours are as follows:
  • 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four (4) days per week
  • 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, one (1) day per week
  • May change based on operation needs

Travel and overtime as needed

The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement.

Free Parking

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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 three (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

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 and a 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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.