Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government) - Somerset County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Psychological Services Associate 1 to provide therapy, assessments, and support in outpatient and school-based settings. You will work in a collaborative team, document in the EHR, and coordinate care to ensure high-quality mental health services.

The role involves individual, family, couples, and group therapy, with potential for hybrid on-site/remote work after probation. 8:00–16:00 schedule; full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for individuals and groups in outpatient and school settings.
• Collaborate to develop goal-focused treatment plans in the EHR.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and refer as needed.
• Assist with testing and screenings.
• Coordinate with case management and crisis staff.
• Provide SBC services to students and school personnel.

Skills

Counseling

Teamwork

Documentation

Coordination

Education

Master's degree in psychology or closely related field

Job description

Thank you for checking out our position! Our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.

This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages. Under the guidance of a supervisor, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource. Collaborate and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services. This position may also provide outpatient group therapy and School Based Counseling services. School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

This position provides therapy, assessments, and support services for individuals of all ages in outpatient and school-based settings. The role involves teamwork, documentation, and coordination to ensure high-quality mental health care. As a Psychological Services Associate 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapy Services: Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling using professional techniques
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop and update goal-focused treatment plans in the EHR
• Diagnostic Work:Perform therapy diagnostic evaluations to determine needs and make necessary referrals
• Testing Support: Assist with administering and interpreting psychological tests and screenings
• Care Coordination:Coordinate with case management, crisis staff, and other professionals to support client progress
• School Services: Provide therapy, assessments, and education to students and school personnel through the SBC program

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon individual requests for evening appointments.

• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.

• This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.

• 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:

• A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.
• 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.

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.