Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government) Somerset County MH/ID

THE POSITION Bedford-Somerset DBHS has been serving the Bedford and Somerset communities for 55 years! Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community.
Learn more about us at www.
dbhs.
co.
This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages.
Under guidance of the Supervisor, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan, serve as a resource, collaborating on mental health cases and consulting with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies on cases to assist in providing the highest quality of services.
This position also provides School Based Counseling services in local schools.
School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.
We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.
Plus a *NEW* Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive program! Thank you for checking out our position! Apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a professional therapist position in the Somerset Outpatient Program and School Consultation Program.
Outpatient Program duties include: Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide individual therapy and counseling to people of all ages utilizing diversified professional technique including group, marital, family, and play therapy according to training.
Responsible for establishing a written goal-specific treatment plan with the individual within the first two appointments and update TX Plan consistent with state regulations.
Provide professional mental health consultation to community individuals or agencies.
Documents services provided with written reports and up-to-date clinical notes in the chart.
Assist with administering and interpreting various psychological tests and assessment deemed necessary through counseling.
Assist Case Management staff in assuring the highest quality of services to all consumers.
Assist the Crisis staff in arranging voluntary hospitalizations, when necessary.
Attend meetings and participate in staff development trainings.
School Consultation Program duties include: Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide group, individual and play therapy to children and adolescents utilizing diversified professional techniques.
Formulate treatment plans and maintain consumer records.
Collaborate with staff to provide consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies.
Complete on-site school mental health assessments for students.
This position also serves as a therapist for Somerset Enhanced Outpatient Program providing backup coverage if needed.
Perform other related duties as required.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with one 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm day (Wed or Thurs).
Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer need.
On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
This position reports to the DBHS Office for work.
Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months.
New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.
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: A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field.
Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s).
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process.
You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.
All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
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.
employment.
pa.
gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.
aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.
gov.
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary.
Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.