Psychology Director (78579)

Centurion Health•South Heidelberg Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MHM Solutions, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of healthcare staffing solutions to state agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a full-time Psychology Director to join our team at Wernersville State Hospital located in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The Psychology Director develops and maintains a plan for the Psychology Department which assures that appropriate psychological services are provided and establishes and monitors testing completion for all admitted individuals with a diagnosis of MR/ ID (intellectual Disability) as per current guidelines. In addition, the Psychology Director serves as liaison between the Wernersville State Hospital and the Adult Basic Education Program, RACC and the Weiser education entitlement programs.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD from accredited university psychology program
Psychologist PA License or pending
Two years as a licensed Psychologist in Mental Health or two years as a licensed Psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation
One year of experience in a supervisory role of administrative capacity
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral treatment methods, mental health theories, concepts and methods related to treatment and psychology testing.
Active CPR card
Credentialing and background check

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a plan for the Psychology Department which assures that appropriate psychological services are provided.
Establishes and monitors testing completion for all admitted individuals with a diagnosis of MR/ ID (intellectual Disability) as per current guidelines.
Serves as liaison between the Wernersville State Hospital and the Adult Basic Education Program, RACC and the Weiser education entitlement programs.