Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Selinsgrove Center at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Messiah College; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah College is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist at the Selinsgrove Center, dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions. Join a rewarding public service career with excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement while making a significant difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free parking

Paid leave and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field.
• Ability to complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and behavior support services.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

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Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Selinsgrove Center

Are you interested in a public service careerin the field of psychologywhere your work has a huge impact on some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable individuals? If so, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Selinsgrove Center has the perfect opportunity for you as a Psychological Services Specialist. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service today!

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. Only a couple minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. We provideexcellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Psychological Services Specialist (PSS), you will be preforming technical work providing psychological, counseling, and behavior support services at Selinsgrove Center to persons with all ranges of intellectual disability and dually diagnosed, co-occurring mental health conditions. Within this role, you will be completingFBAs, analyzing psychological and behavioral issues, and providing recommendations to the team regarding psychological care. Work also includes drafting and monitoring progress on mental health support actions(MHSA), providing in person training to staff on the implementation of and data collection associated with MHSA, as well as providing individual and group counseling. You will be required to demonstrate and transfer the strategies in the MHSA to the direct care staff by directly interacting with the individual in the presence of the staff. You will have the opportunity to monitor and observe the staff to ensure that the skills and strategies contained in the MHSA have been learned and are being appropriately utilized and will correct staff as needed.

If you have exceptional communication skills and work well in a team environment, we want to talk to you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE PARKING!
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Alternate work schedule as needed, some second and third shift work required.
• 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.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A master’s degree in a behavioral science, counseling education, rehabilitation, human development 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:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement .For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• 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.