Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Danville State Hospital

Step into a meaningful role as a Psychological Services Specialist with Danville State Hospital and make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals receiving care. You will help support mental wellness by offering guidance, treatment, and encouragement during challenging moments. This position allows you to grow your professional skills while helping individuals build healthier patterns. Be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and steady support.

About the role

Psychological Services Specialists support individuals throughout Danville State Hospital by providing treatment, assessments, and guidance. This role requires patience, clear communication, and strong collaboration with the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Support: Provide psychological treatment, implement interventions, educate individuals, and assist during crises
• Assessment Activities: Conduct assessments, gather personal and clinical history, and document psychological testing
• Record Maintenance: Update electronic health records with treatment plans, notes, assessments, and progress information
• Quality Assurance: Promote high standards of care, uphold ethical guidelines, and participate in professional development
• Team Coordination: Help organize treatment team meetings, address goals, and support a trauma-informed, collaborative environment
• Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, assist with programming, and contribute to special projects

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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• No telework option available for this position.

Benefits

• Free parking