Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Selinsgrove Center (1st Shift)
About The Position
This position provides psychological and counseling services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions at the Selinsgrove Center. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties: Team Collaboration: Serve as the psychological services representative on the interdisciplinary team Behavior Assessment: Complete functional behavior assessments and review behavioral and psychological concerns Support Planning: Develop recommendations and monitor progress on mental health support actions Staff Training: Provide training and demonstrate behavioral strategies to direct care staff Skill Transfer: Observe staff performance and guide proper use of support strategies Counseling Services: Deliver individual and group counseling to support resident well-being.
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.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
- Be able to perform essential job functions.
- Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the psychological services representative on the interdisciplinary team
- Complete functional behavior assessments and review behavioral and psychological concerns
- Develop recommendations and monitor progress on mental health support actions
- Provide training and demonstrate behavioral strategies to direct care staff
- Observe staff performance and guide proper use of support strategies
- Deliver individual and group counseling to support resident well-being
Benefits
- FREE parking!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
