Psychological Services Associate ; Local Government

The Position

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This opportunity is for a therapist to provide counseling services in an outpatient program to individuals of all ages. Under the guidance of a supervisor, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource. Collaborate and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services. This position may also provide outpatient group therapy and school-based counseling services.

School therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Apply today to join us in serving the community!

This professional therapist position provides outpatient services in the Somerset County outpatient program and, at times, may provide coverage in Bedford County. This position supports individuals of all ages through counseling, evaluation, and care coordination in school-based counseling programs and outpatient group therapy sessions. As a psychological services associate 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapy Services: Provide individual, family, couples, group, and play therapy using appropriate clinical techniques
• Treatment Planning: Develop and document strengths based and goal oriented treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Diagnostic Work: Conduct therapy diagnostic evaluations to determine service needs and enrollment options
• Care Coordination: Coordinate services with staff, school personnel, and crisis teams when needed
• Referrals: Make medically necessary referrals to programs and resources that support client needs
• School Support: Complete assessments, intakes, and provide education to school staff and community partners

Work schedule and additional information:

• Full-time employment
• This position reports to the DBHS office for work.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer need and requests for evening appointments.
• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
• This position reports to the DBHS office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months.
• New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum experience and training requirements:

• A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the older adult protective services act. Under the act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA state police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the child protective services law. Under the law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA state police clearance, PA child abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

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