Psychological Services Associate 2 (Local Government) - Somerset County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Hybrid work after 3 months

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program and school settings. The role includes developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with partners to deliver high-quality care for individuals across ages.

Full-time position with a strong benefits package, possible hybrid work after three months, and a focus on family-friendly scheduling.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in psychological services work or Psychological Services Associate 1, plus a master's degree in psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling in outpatient and school settings.
• Develop and update treatment plans and maintain records in the electronic system.
• Conduct intake evaluations and determine appropriate referrals for additional services.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests to support clinical decisions.
• Coordinate care with case managers and crisis staff to ensure consistent support.
• Deliver therapy in school settings and educate school personnel and families.

Skills

Counseling

Treatment planning

Diagnostic evaluation

Psychological testing

Care coordination

School-based support

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

$46,644.00 Annually

Somerset County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-60777-L0772

Local Government

HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

10/15/2026

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0772

80003587

Non-Union

LG

LG

88213456

Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services

245 West Race Street

Somerset, Pennsylvania

15501

Jen Georg

814.443.4891

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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. 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides therapeutic services in both outpatient and school based settings while supporting individuals and families across a wide range of needs. Work includes counseling, assessments, collaboration with partner agencies, and documentation of services. As a Psychological Services Associate 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapeutic Counseling: Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling while applying appropriate techniques
• Treatment Planning: Develop and update treatment plans and maintain accurate records within the electronic system
• Diagnostic Evaluation: Conduct intake evaluations and determine appropriate referrals for additional services
• Psychological Testing: Administer and interpret psychological tests to support clinical decisions
• Care Coordination: Work with case managers, crisis staff, and other professionals to ensure consistent and effective support
• School Based Support: Deliver therapy in school settings, complete assessments, and educate school personnel and families

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

• New staff will be on probation for six months.

• New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after three months of employment.

• 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 of experience as a Psychological Services Associate 1 or one year of professional experience in psychological services work; and a master's degree in psychology or a closely related field.

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.

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.