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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Forensic Psychological Services Associate, DHS - Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4538349 THE POSITION Are you experienced in treating psychological behavior? Do you have a passion for providing a safe environment where you can help individuals deal with mental issues? The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital is searching for a Forensic Psychological Services Associate. We are a public psychiatric hospital located in Southeastern Pennsylvania with a focus on facilitating hope, healing, and recovery. Interested in discovering all that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you? Join us and bring your talents and skillset to Norristown State Hospital to start an exciting and meaningful career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Duties of this position include providing psychological services to meet the needs of forensic patients who are incompetent-for-trial, awaiting sentencing, experiencing psychiatric problems interfering with prison adjustment, and/or have been found not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity. Services are to be provided in a timely fashion with respect for individual and cultural differences and with the goal of resolution of psychiatric issues to allow for disposition of referral forensic issues.
You also plan, develop, and conduct group therapy programs. These sessions take place several times weekly based on patients' needs. You participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and assist the development of individual comprehensive treatments and recovery plans. In addition, you assist team members with crisis prevention and intervention when needed. Training is provided.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Overtime and travel as needed. FREE PARKING! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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 which includes fifteen credits in Psychology. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. Or Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within # 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. Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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). 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 till 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 will 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.
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.
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.