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

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

19h • Onsite

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. 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. All services of this position will be expected to be performed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care, using evidence-based treatment approaches. This position will be filled as a Mental Health Counselor – Senior Professional or Psychologist – Advanced Professional, depending on the final applicant’s experience and education. If filled at the Psychologist - Advanced Professional level, the Staff Psychologist may also provide supervision and training for the Psychology Training Program and Psychological Clinic.

Requirements

• If filled as a Psychologist – Advanced Professional: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) or Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)
• If filled as a Psychologist – Advanced Professional: 3+ years of relevant experience
• If filled as a Psychologist – Advanced Professional: Licensed Psychologist - Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
• Those who are eligible to become a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (must be licensed within 12 months of hire) will also be considered.
• Applicants must also have completed a 1 year full-time pre-doctoral internship in professional psychology.
• If filled as a Mental Health Counselor – Senior Professional: 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
• Licensed therapists who are license-eligible in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of hire for either the Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker will also be considered (must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
• Required professional insurances are provided

What This Job Offers

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