Psychologist 2

About the role

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. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative manager.

Responsibilities

• Prisons assignment: Provide psychological services to prison inmates and detainees; coordinate with contracted medical agencies in the treatment and evaluation of prisoners.
• Department of Human Services assignment: Provide administrative oversight of contracted mental health service agencies; act as liaison between social service staff and contracted agencies; evaluate and coordinate the provision of forensic psychological services for children and families; provide consultation regarding forensic psychological report interpretation.
• Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services assignment: 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.
• Attend and play an active role on various multidisciplinary teams regarding psychological matters.
• May provide technical direction and supervision to lower-level social service staff, contracted mental health agencies, and student interns.

Requirements

Level of Education Required: College

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

Anticipated Eligibility: Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six (6) months of the application deadline will be considered.

Benefits

• Impact – The work you do matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing; grow with it.
• Diversity & Inclusion – A career where everyone belongs.
• Comprehensive health care and benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.