NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-79584-43021. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 25, 2024 TO APRIL 8, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that is focused on providing services directly impacting the lives of court-adjudicated youth? If you demonstrate a high degree of skill and knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) wants to talk with you! We are actively seeking a Psychological Services Specialist at the South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit. Apply today if you have a desire to work with a diverse population and want to make a difference in the lives of the adjudicated youth who are entrusted to our care.

In this position, you will be responsible for assessing and facilitating the psychological component of the rehabilitation and social development of court committed adjudicated delinquent residents in the facility. You will also provide consultation to supervisory and counseling staff and serve as a key member of the clinical team in accordance with DHS, Office of Children Youth and Families (OCYF), BJJS, and agency policies.

Your duties will include writing clinical evaluations, participating in individual and group counseling sessions; providing educational materials and programming for residents, their families, and facility staff about community support programs; and assisting with after care plans for the residents.

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 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (4 shifts) and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (1 shift).
• Travel and overtime as needed. This may change based on operational need.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement.
• Free parking!
• 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A master's degree in a behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

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

• 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.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.