Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology
Job ID: HRC2581539
Licensed Psychologist Director - Wernersville State Hospital
Job description
THE POSITION
If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity utilizing your experience and training in the field of psychology, we have a position for you! Wernersville State Hospital is seeking an energetic, passionate, and caring Licensed Psychologist Director who will be responsible for the management and supervision of psychological services provided to consumers at the hospital. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and start the next chapter in your psychology career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist Director, you will utilize independent judgment in the planning, directing, controlling, and implementing of programs suitable to the emotional and physical needs of the consumers at Wernersville State Hospital. This will be accomplished through developing annual department goals; creating and prioritizing studies and projects; and assigning, reviewing, and evaluating subordinate work efforts. You will also perform psychological testing requiring a significant level of expertise to facilitate diagnostic clarification and treatment planning. In this role, you will have a broad base of decision-making, effecting departmental implementation of hospital policy and professional standards of service.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
o May change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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 Requirement:
• You must be in 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.
o 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.
