Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Imagine building stronger futures through skilled psychological support in a specialized treatment setting. Step into the role of Psychological Services Specialist, DHS at Torrance State Hospital and guide residents through meaningful clinical progress. This position places you in a structured program where your expertise helps shape safer outcomes and supports long-term growth. You collaborate with dedicated clinical staff to deliver assessments and treatment activities that support steady improvement.

Your work strengthens the care and advancement of individuals in the program. Take the next step and be part of this important mission!

This position centers on delivering assessments, treatment, and clinical guidance within the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program. You help residents progress by providing therapy, documenting improvement, and administering specialized evaluations. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties:

• Assessment
  
  Activities:
  
  Complete sex offense-specific assessments related to arousal, treatment progress, and risk of reoffending
• Therapeutic Services:
  Deliver cognitive-behavioral treatment and psychoeducation to individuals and groups
• Progress Documentation:
  Document weekly service delivery and resident improvement according to established requirements
• Primary Therapy:
  Provide individualized interventions and coordinate treatment plans, referrals, and ongoing clinical needs
• Staff Training:
  Offer consultation and guidance to facility staff on methods for working with the sexual offender population

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.