Licensed Psychologist - Youth Forestry Camp #3 - Huntingdon County

Do you have a passion for helping adjudicated youth succeed? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your professional skills to provide psychological services to make a positive impact on the lives of others? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) is seeking a committed Licensed Psychologist to join the Youth Forestry Camp #3 team in Huntingdon County. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, build upon your current expertise, and provide youth with the supportive care and treatment they deserve and need!

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As a Licensed Psychologist, you will be responsible for independent and specialized work in clinical, vocational, rehabilitation, educational, and habilitation areas of the psychological services program for court committed, adjudicated delinquent youth. You will evaluate the psychological strengths and weaknesses of individuals through various means, including reviewing medical and social case histories, personal interviews, and observation of their behavior and physical condition. Treatment areas include modalities, theories, confidentiality regulations, multidisciplinary, treatment planning, documentation practices, performance-based treatment, aftercare planning, substance abuse, mental health treatment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and trauma informed care. Additionally, you will assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating best practice guidelines and minimum standards. You will also lead youth treatment meetings and clinical staffing meetings with the identified multidisciplinary treatment team.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• You must be willing to accept employment at Youth Forestry Camp #3 and commute to this location in James Creek, Huntingdon County.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position is required to possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.

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

How to Apply:

• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.