Licensed Psychologist Director - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services seeks a Licensed Psychologist Director to lead psychological services at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will direct staff, shape program goals, and maintain high clinical standards across the facility.

The role emphasizes program leadership, clinical oversight, and staff supervision, with full-time, on-site responsibilities in Lackawanna County, PA.

Qualifications

• One year as Licensed Psychologist Manager or two years as Licensed Psychologist with supervisory/administrative experience
• Two years as licensed psychologist in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, with supervisory/administrative experience
• Current license to practice psychology in PA or another state acceptable to the Board; PA license within one year of employment

Responsibilities

• Plan departmental goals, review performance, and organize staff assignments
• Coordinate psychological services with other disciplines and implement new policies
• Evaluate diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic programs with professional staff
• Assess competencies, review performance, and guide professional development
• Provide patient assessment, testing, counseling, and behavior plan support when needed
• Create and apply procedures that uphold quality standards across the department

Job description

Salary

$89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59637-43060

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

43060

Position Number

00115034

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00210777

Bureau / Division

Clark Summit State Hospital

Worksite Address

1451 Hillside Drive

City

Clarks Summit , Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead with purpose as a Licensed Psychologist Director with the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to guide psychological services that support patient care at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You direct staff, shape program goals, and help maintain strong clinical standards across the facility. Join a team that values leadership, collaboration, and high-quality mental health services.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on directing psychological services, coordinating clinical initiatives, and supporting high-quality care throughout the hospital. As a Licensed Psychologist Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Plan departmental goals, review performance, and organize staff assignments
• Service Coordination: Align psychological services with other disciplines and integrate new policies
• Clinical Oversight: Evaluate diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic programs with professional staff
• Staff Supervision: Assess competencies, review performance, and guide professional development
• Direct Care: Provide patient assessment, testing, counseling, and behavior plan support when needed
• Policy Development: Create and apply procedures that uphold quality standards across the department

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel: 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 Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual disability, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirement:

• 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. [Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment]

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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 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.

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.