JOB
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF R-2023-65711-43012 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM OCTOBER 11, 2023 TO OCTOBER 24, 2023.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Somerset is seeking a highly motivated Psychological Services Associate, Corrections to join our Psychology Department.
Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors.
Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As a Psychological Services Associate (PSA), Corrections, you will provide psychological services under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager, to a population of individuals incarcerated in their assigned State Correctional Institution.
The purpose of this service delivery is to ensure individuals' mental health and general emotional needs are addressed efficiently and effectively during a period of incarceration with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
You will be assisting the Licensed Psychologist Manager in planning and organizing outpatient mental health and psychological services for the State Correctional Institution, including the development and promulgation of patient's Individual Recovery Plans (i.
e.
, treatment plans).
You may administer psychological tests and intelligence tests, where applicable, under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager.
You will be conducting mental status examinations under the supervision of the Licensed Psychologist Manager and may frequently prepare psychological assessments.
You will be conducting both individual and group treatment for individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses, individuals convicted of sex offenses, individuals dually diagnosed, and general population inmates as needed, for crisis related services.
If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (40-hour work week).
Work hours to be determined at hiring.
Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $57,793.
00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
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