Licensed Psychologist Director - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include program leadership, service coordination, clinical oversight, staff supervision, direct care, and policy development, with a full-time schedule and no telework.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.