Reference #: 5083671
THE POSITION
Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise and training can drive impactful improvements in mental health and rehabilitation services? The Department of Human Services is actively seeking a passionate and accomplished Licensed Psychologist Director to lead our treatment program team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the comprehensive planning, organization, direction, control, and evaluation of all treatment and therapeutic initiatives for the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program at Torrance State Hospital. Apply today to embrace new challenges, champion meaningful change, and help us transform lives; building a brighter, healthier future for those we serve!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee and guide psychological service programs to ensure that clinical protocols and therapies specific to sex offenses align with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the treatment program for clients in residential care. Your duties include maintaining sex offense-specific treatment program operations in accordance with secure civil commitment treatment standards, using the latest methodologies, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, rules, regulations, and program policies. You will ensure the unit functions efficiently and effectively both clinically and programmatically while adhering to administrative, fiscal, and security guidelines. Additionally, you will evaluate professional training needs to support treatment staff competence in fulfilling their duties and collaborate with the training director to coordinate relevant training. This role requires making independent routine decisions based on professional expertise, job knowledge, and competence.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual disability, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Special Requirements:
This position requires the possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. [Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment]
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
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.
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).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.
