Psychologist I

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychological Associates in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Licensed Psychologist to provide evidence-based, individualized care in an outpatient setting. The role supports adults and children with a focus on neurodevelopmental and mental health concerns across a collaborative care team.

The position offers full-time hours with daytime shifts, professional development opportunities, and a sign-on bonus options. Flex scheduling and a supportive academic health culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must have PA license to practice in Pennsylvania or be eligible.
• Experience with adults, children and adolescents in outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and independence with team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and psychological assessments using validated instruments.
• Deliver treatment for neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Provide crisis (CISM) sessions and coordinate with care teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning across care levels.
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting insurance and payer requirements.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology

Licensed psychologist in PA

Tools

Psychometric testing

Job description

Are you a dedicated psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and children? Join UPMC Western Psychological Associates, part of the world-renowned UPMC system, where you’ll benefit from a collaborative, innovative, and supportive academic health culture. We’re seeking a Licensed Psychologist to deliver evidence-based, and personalized care in a dynamic outpatient setting.

What We’re Looking For:

We value psychologists who bring strong knowledge of general child, adolescent and adult mental health conditions, and we welcome additional expertise in specialized areas. Ideal candidates demonstrate creativity, maturity, and sound clinical judgment. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team and be committed to ongoing professional development. Minimal travel may be requested to support CISM events.

Shift/Schedule:

You’ll work full-time, primarily daytime hours (flexible hours from 7:00am-6:00pm) - No holidays or weekends!

• Minimal travel will be requested to support CISM events

Why UPMC?

We offer full administrative support, rich training and supervision opportunities, and the chance to collaborate on research or quality improvement projects. Our environment encourages professional growth and values your contributions to patient care. We offer flexible scheduling options, along with career ladder opportunities that support ongoing professional growth for clinicians. Competitive benefits/401K plans, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few additional perks.

This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus! You have the choice of $5,000.00 with a 2-year work commitment or $7,500.00 with a 3-year work commitment!

What You’ll Do:

• Conducting intake diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments using valid psychometric instruments.
• Delivering treatment for a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Providing crisis (Critical Incident Stress Management - CISM) sessions to support patients, staff and/or community members who have experienced an acute, stressful incident. CISM training will be provided by the organization.
• Collaborating with care teams to plan behavioral health treatment across levels of care.
• Consulting with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in compliance with insurance and payer requirements.
• Participating in special assessments and/or quality improvement initiatives, if interested.
• Apply evidence-based practices in treatment, with ideal candidates bringing additional competency-based training in an empirically supported treatment or evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral health services across acute, maintenance, and crisis care models.
• Deliver timely crisis assessment, planning, and intervention.
• Stay informed on emerging research and best practices related to an out-patient population.
• Actively engage in ongoing clinical supervision with on-site supervisor.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, UPMC service lines, and external agencies to ensure treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Support UPMC’s training mission.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation and data collection.
• Maintain a patient schedule that meets departmental productivity standards.

• Must have a Masters or Doctorate in Psychology and be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must be eligible for Act 33/34 clearances.
• Must be credentialed with all local MCO's.
• A minimum of two years post-licensure experience providing supervision and psychological testing to patients will be given priority consideration.
• Supervision and Psychological Testing experience preferred
• Must demonstrate creativity, maturity, and good clinical judgment
• Must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran