THE POSITION
Step into a meaningful role as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS with Danville State Hospital and make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals receiving care. You will help support mental wellness by offering guidance, treatment, and encouragement during challenging moments. This position allows you to grow your professional skills while helping individuals build healthier patterns. Be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and steady support!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Psychological Services Specialists support individuals throughout Danville State Hospital by providing treatment, assessments, and guidance. This role requires patience, clear communication, and strong collaboration with the clinical team. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:
- Therapeutic Support: Provide psychological treatment, implement interventions, educate individuals, and assist during crises
- Assessment Activities: Conduct assessments, gather personal and clinical history, and document psychological testing
- Record Maintenance: Update electronic health records with treatment plans, notes, assessments, and progress information
- Quality Assurance: Promote high standards of care, uphold ethical guidelines, and participate in professional development
- Team Coordination: Help organize treatment team meetings, address goals, and support a trauma informed, collaborative environment
- Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, assist with programming, and contribute to special projects
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 lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
- 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.
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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
