Staff Psychologist/Therapist, Psychological Clinic (Community Outpatient Clinic)

Penn State University•University Park, PA

2d•$65,508 - $108,444•Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn State Psychological Clinic is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist/Therapist to provide a variety of adult clinical services in a dynamic training and community mental health environment, as part of Penn State's top-rated clinical psychology doctoral training program. Penn State benefits are included. The clinic is among the largest associated with a doctoral training program in the United States and serves a dual purpose as the training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, and a large community mental health center. The Psychological Clinic, located on Penn State’s University Park campus, provides psychological and psychiatric outpatient treatment and psychological and neuropsychological assessment for adults, families, adolescents, and children, as well as school- and community-based intervention programs.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) or Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) (if filled as Psychologist – Advanced Professional)
3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Psychologist – Advanced Professional)
Licensed Psychologist - Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology (or eligible to become licensed within 12 months of hire)
Completed a 1 year full-time pre-doctoral internship in professional psychology
Master’s degree (if filled as a Mental Health Counselor – Senior Professional)
6+ years of relevant experience (if filled as a Mental Health Counselor – Senior Professional)
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (or eligible to become licensed within six months of hire)
Experience with conducting diagnostic psychological assessments and providing evidence-based treatment for a broad range of clinical disorders is required.

Nice To Haves

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy/ies
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group psychotherapy to various clinical populations, including adult clients who meet the state’s definition of having a serious and persistent mental illness, in both short- and long-term treatment formats
Provide initial consultation and comprehensive diagnostic, psychological, and/or neuropsychological assessment for adult clients with a wide range of mental health, behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns
As necessary, collaborate with psychiatric and health care providers and provide consultation regarding complex crises and mental health concerns to various key stakeholders
Complete all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner
May become involved in teaching, research, scholarly publications and presentations, and training activities
Clinical supervision, including of graduate students and practicum instruction
Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments