Psychological Services Specialist, DHS (1st Shift) - Warren State Hospital
About The Position
The Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, at Warren State Hospital provides direct psychological services to patients with serious and persistent mental illness, supporting their recovery and treatment goals. The role includes treatment, assessment, consultation, and participation in interdisciplinary care planning. The specialist provides individual psychological treatment, leads psychoeducational groups, conducts psychological assessments, develops and implements behavioral contingency programs, evaluates newly admitted and annually reviewed patients for treatment planning, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, families, community representatives, hospital committees, and projects. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Overtime and travel may be needed. The position is not eligible for telework. Free parking is available.
Requirements
- A master's degree in behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development, or a closely related field; applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree may be considered.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
- A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual psychological treatment in accordance with best-practice guidelines and established departmental protocols.
- Lead psychoeducational groups that teach skills for managing psychiatric conditions and supporting recovery.
- Conduct assessments of intelligence, cognition, personality traits, neuropsychological functioning, and mental health conditions.
- Develop and implement behavioral contingency programs that support treatment goals and improved behavior management.
- Evaluate newly admitted and annually reviewed patients to support treatment plan development and goal setting.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment team activities.
- Consult with families and community representatives.
- Provide expertise for hospital committees and projects.
Benefits
- Free parking
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Job Type
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