THE POSITION
Advance your career while empowering the next generation as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. In this role, you will provide critical psychological support and help guide young people toward meaningful, positive change. This position allows you to use your clinical skills to complete evaluations, contribute to treatment plans, and participate in therapeutic programming. You will collaborate with staff across the Youth Development Center and Youth Forestry Camp system to strengthen rehabilitation efforts and encourage healthy development. Apply today to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the youth we serve!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on supporting the psychological development of adjudicated youth through counseling, assessments, and coordinated treatment planning. You take part in clinical teamwork and offer essential guidance that strengthens rehabilitation goals. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:
- Clinical Evaluation: Prepare written clinical assessments using interviews, record reviews, and specialized tools
- Service Coordination: Coordinate mental health services and consult with supervisory and counseling staff
- Direct Counseling: Provide individual and group counseling sessions and attend related hearings
- Staff Training: Offer guidance to direct care staff through case consultation and clinical meetings
- Team Collaboration: Exchange information with probation officers and assist with release planning
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day/37.5 hours per week)
- Work hours include four shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, one shift from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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).
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- 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
