Licensed Psychologist - Torrance State Hospital
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Licensed Psychologist - Torrance State Hospital
Salary
$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually
Location
Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-44516-43041
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Torrance St Hosp
Opening Date
03/11/2026
Closing Date
3/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
43041
Position Number
00298015
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F4
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00210973
Bureau / Division
Torrance State Hospital
Worksite Address
121 Longview Drive
City
Torrance, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15779
Contact Name
Sandra Schleicher
Contact Email
saschleich@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Make a difference in the lives of others while using your expertise in psychology! Torrance State Hospital is seeking a reliable and caring individual to join our treatment team. By providing psychological services, you will help us continue providing the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in the community. Apply today and bring your experience as a Licensed Psychologist to the Department of Human Services!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will provide psychological services to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Your work will involve interviewing patients and administering psychological tests to determine appropriate individualized treatment goals. You will provide education to patients and their families, as well as conduct individual and group therapy to assist patients. Some of your duties will include meeting with patients to improve psychological and emotional behavior, providing consultation and education to other members of staff, and attending supervisory meetings. Additionally, you will provide testimony in recommitment hearings as needed.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00298015) .
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.
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
Special Requirement:
All employees must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology?
Yes
No
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If you indicated "Yes" to the previous question, please list the following items In the text box below. If you indicated "No" in the previous question, @type N/A in the box below.
Issuing authority
License number
Date of issue
Expiration date
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
04
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Assesses mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc., provided by other professionals and staff; interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates and administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes assessing mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates; AND reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc. AND interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates AND administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment.
B. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above such as interviewing and assessing individuals OR administering OR interpreting standardized tests OR providing feedback to other professionals/individuals.
C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to psychological assessment
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TREATING INDIVIDUALS
Treats patients/clients/inmates/family and/or staff by utilizing various psychological techniques; selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual and/or group therapy and planning the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy; collaborating with other professionals/specialists in diagnostic and evaluative multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition and community re-entry issues; prepares progress notes, psychological reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients/clients/inmates/family and/or staff which includes data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis and remediation.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes treating patients/clients/inmates/ family or staff by utilizing various psychological techniques AND selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual and/or group therapy AND planning the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy AND collaborating with other professionals/specialists in diagnostic and evaluative multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition and community re-entry issues AND preparing progress notes, psychological reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients/clients/inmates/family or staff which includes data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, AND remediation.
B. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes treating individuals OR selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual/group therapy OR collaborating with other professionals/specialists OR preparing progress reports/treatment plans for individuals in a setting where the treatment options are LIMITED to a particular @type of treatment/individual.
C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to treatment of your patients
Your level of responsibility
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
