Licensed Psychologist Manager – Youth Forestry Camp (Huntingdon County)

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager for the Youth Forestry Camp in Huntingdon County. This pivotal role focuses on administrative and supervisory responsibilities to enhance clinical services for adjudicated youth. Candidates must be licensed psychologists with relevant experience in treatment and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as a Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental health disorders.
• Possession of a current license to practice psychology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services for adjudicated youth.
• Develop and evaluate treatment programs.
• Supervise staff involved in youth care.

Skills

Clinical Treatment

Supervision

Program Development

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Licensed Psychologist Manager – Youth Forestry Camp (Huntingdon County)

and the job listing Expires on July 11, 2025

Do you have a passion for helping adjudicated youth succeed? If you are committed to guiding the treatment, development, and implementation of best practice guidelines and standards for staff working with youth in the care of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) , then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today to become a pivotal leader in promoting clinical services and treatment programs that offer the support, care, and rehabilitation that adjudicated youth need to succeed!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a highly professional management position where you will be focused on administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the clinical services offered to adjudicated youth committed to our Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) Youth Forestry Camp #3. You will be responsible for overseeing and directing the clinical services for the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development for court committed, adjudicated delinquent youth. Key duties include reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and continually developing clinical treatment programs while ensuring compliance with BJJS and Department of Human Services policies and procedures. Additionally, you will supervise both supervisory and non-supervisory staff members.

Bring your dedication to our department and help us provide state-of-the-art treatment, care, and custody services to Pennsylvania’s most at-risk youth!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Note: Must be willing to accept employment at Youth Forestry Camp #3 and commute to this location in Huntingdon County.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may changed, based on operational need.
• Travel is required.
• This position requires overtime, as needed.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
• One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation and/or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out of state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

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.