Licensed Psychologist Director - North Central Secure Treatment Unit - Multi-County

Take the next step in your career as a licensed psychologist while using your management skills! The Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Director to lead our team at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit. In this role, you will provide the oversight and direction needed to continuously develop clinical programs for rehabilitation and social development. If you have the desire to ensure the best clinical services are provided to adjudicated youth and want to make a lasting impact, apply today!

As a Licensed Psychologist Director, you will provide oversight and direction of clinical services for the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development of delinquent youth. Your duties will include analyzing, evaluating, and developing clinical treatment programs, as well as supervising supervisory and non-supervisory employees. In this position, you will direct clinical treatment services, interpret policies and regulations, and implement best practices and minimum standards. This role requires effective communication skills to consult with psychiatrists, physicians, and professional staff concerning diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic treatment programs. Additionally, you will participate in contract negotiations, facilitate clinical training sessions, and attend juvenile court and other hearings as necessary.

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

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. This may change based on operational needs.
• Travel is required.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• Work Location: You will work at the Eastern Region BJJS worksite that is closest to your home. Possible work locations are available in Luzerne, Montour, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  
• 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 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.

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).
• 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.

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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.

• 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.