You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Licensed Psychologist (1st Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Email

THE POSITION

 

Take on a rewarding opportunity to utilize your experience and training in the field of psychology! Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking, passionate, and caring Licensed Psychologist to join our team. Apply today to make a positive difference in the lives of patients who reside at our facility!

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 

In this position, you will represent the psychological services on multidisciplinary treatment teams where treatment needs and problems of consumers are assessed. As a member of the treatment team, you will attend meetings, provide direct patient care, and provide feedback on consumer progress. Your duties will include administering psychological testing and providing psychotherapy. You will utilize techniques to measure intelligence and emotional function to aid in psychiatric diagnoses and treatment planning. You also utilize techniques adapted to the needs and functioning level of the consumer. Additionally, you will participate in a multi-disciplinary team to assess and conduct education and treatment in substance abuse programs.

 

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.
  • Overtime and travel as needed
  • Free parking!
  • 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 Requirements:

  • All employees must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.

 

Other Requirements:

 

Legal Requirements: 

  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • 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 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.


 

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/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.