Licensed Psychologist Director - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role allows you to guide psychological services that support patient care at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You direct staff, shape program goals, and help maintain strong clinical standards across the facility. Join a team that values leadership, collaboration, and high-quality mental health services. This role focuses on directing psychological services, coordinating clinical initiatives, and supporting high-quality care throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual disability, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. (Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment)
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan departmental goals, review performance, and organize staff assignments
• Align psychological services with other disciplines and integrate new policies
• Evaluate diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic programs with professional staff
• Assess competencies, review performance, and guide professional development
• Provide patient assessment, testing, counseling, and behavior plan support when needed
• Create and apply procedures that uphold quality standards across the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager