Reference #: 4508313 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-84145 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 21, 2024, TO JUNE 04, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity utilizing your experience and training in the field of psychology, we have a position for you! Wernersville State Hospital is seeking an energetic, passionate, and caring Licensed Psychologist Director who will be responsible for the management and supervision of psychological services provided to consumers at the hospital. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and start the next chapter in your psychology career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Licensed Psychologist Director, you will utilize independent judgment in the planning, directing, controlling, and implementing of programs suitable to the emotional and physical needs of the consumers at Wernersville State Hospital. This will be accomplished through developing annual department goals; creating and prioritizing studies and projects; and assigning, reviewing, and evaluating subordinate work efforts. You will also perform psychological testing requiring a significant level of expertise to facilitate diagnostic clarification and treatment planning. In this role, you will have a broad base of decision-making, effecting departmental implementation of hospital policy and professional standards of service.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs. Travel and overtime as needed FREE PARKING! The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager; or Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist 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 Requirement:

Possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. [Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment]

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 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). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applica ions and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.