Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 09/02/2024 to 09/13/2024. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 

• Benefits- We care about your well-being. 

   

General Job Description: This is psychological work at the full performance level administering or overseeing a variety of psychological tests and applying psychological techniques in the evaluation and treatment of prison inmates, children and youth, or the intellectually disabled, and providing psychological information to agency staff. Employees in the Prisons provide psychological services to prison inmates and detainees and coordinate with contracted medical agencies in the treatment and evaluation of prisoners. Employees in the Department of Human Services provide administrative oversight of contracted mental health service agencies and act as liaisons between social service staff and contracted agencies; evaluate and coordinate the provision of forensic psychological services for children and families; and provide consultation regarding forensic psychological report interpretation. Employees in the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services evaluate and coordinate the provision of psychological services to intellectually disabled clients, provide oversight to contracted emergency service workers, and oversight of community home managers. Employees in all assignments are required to attend and play an active role on various multidisciplinary teams regarding psychological matters. Incumbents may also provide technical direction and supervision to lower-level social service staff, contracted mental health agencies, and student interns. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative manager. 

The Requirements are as follows: 

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three months of the application deadline (by 12/15/24) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

EDUCATION:

Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major coursework in an acceptable area of psychology which has included coursework in psychometrics or related coursework in assessment and evaluation.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in psychometrics or related psychological assessment, diagnostic evaluation and therapy in a correctional center, child welfare agency, social service agency, clinic, intellectual disability provider or counseling agency under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

OR

One year of experience as a certified School Psychologist.

NOTE: Possession of a current license as a Psychologist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology satisfies all education and experience requirements.

NOTE: Possession of a doctoral degree in in psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, or counseling psychology substitutes for two years of the experience requirements.

Send certifications or transcripts for review to: Charlene B. Clark-Smith  

Email: Charlene.clark@phila.gov     

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