Psychological Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Pension and retirement savings options

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist at Warren State Hospital. You will provide direct patient care, lead groups, and conduct assessments to support recovery.

This permanent state role offers comprehensive benefits and a total compensation package valued at over $112,000. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; no professional license or prior work experience is required.

Qualifications

• You’ll hold a master's degree in behavioral science, psychology, counseling, social work, rehabilitation, human development, or a related field.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; no professional license or prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychological treatment to help patients reach goals.
• Lead groups that teach skills for managing mental health challenges.
• Conduct psychological assessments to understand patient needs.
• Develop behavioral support plans to encourage positive progress.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to develop and review patient care plans.
• Work with families and community partners to support recovery.

Skills

Psychological services

Group therapy

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Science / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

Put Your Education to Work Making a Difference!

Are you ready to build a career that offers purpose, stability, and valuable benefits? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is hiring a Psychological Services Specialist at Warren State Hospital.

In this role, you’ll help individuals develop skills, overcome challenges, and work toward recovery. You’ll also enjoy the security of a permanent state position, comprehensive benefits, and a total compensation package valued at over $112,000, including salary and benefits.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply! No professional license or previous work experience is required.

As a Psychological Services Specialist, you’ll provide direct patient care and work with a team of professionals to support treatment and recovery.

Your work will include:

• Providing individual psychological treatment to help patients reach their goals.
• Leading groups that teach skills for managing mental health challenges.
• Conducting psychological assessments to better understand patient needs.
• Developing behavioral support plans that encourage positive progress.
• Working with treatment teams to develop and review patient care plans.
• Collaborating with families and community partners to support recovery.

More Than a Paycheck

Working for the Commonwealth means investing in your future while making a difference today. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension and retirement savings options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which could help reduce your student loan debt

Do You Qualify?

• You’ll need a master’s degree in behavioral science, psychology, counseling, social work, rehabilitation, human development, special education, or another qualifying field.

Ready to Make a Difference?