Licensed Psychologist Director: Lead Clinical Programs

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Director to lead psychological services at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will direct staff, shape program goals, and uphold clinical standards across the facility.

The role focuses on service coordination, clinical oversight, and staff development, with typical 37.5-hour weeks and no telework option. Applicants must meet licensure requirements and may be subject to background checks.

Qualifications

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or Psychologist with supervisory/administrative experience.
• Two years as a licensed professional psychologist in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness/ID with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Plan departmental goals, review performance, and assign staff.
• Service Coordination: Align psychology services with other disciplines and policies.
• Clinical Oversight: Evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic programs with staff.
• Staff Supervision: Assess competencies, review performance, and guide development.
• Direct Care: Conduct patient assessment, testing, counseling, and behavior planning.
• Policy Development: Create procedures upholding department quality standards.

Skills

Program Leadership

Staff Supervision

Clinical Oversight

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Director to lead psychological services at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will direct staff, shape program goals, and uphold clinical standards across the facility.

The role focuses on service coordination, clinical oversight, and staff development, with typical 37.5-hour weeks and no telework option. Applicants must meet licensure requirements and may be subject to background checks.