- Providing group, individual, and play therapy to children and adolescents in the school
- Providing consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues and resources
- Completing on-site school mental health assessments and intakes for students identified by the school
- Assessing student needs and complete appropriate referrals
- Coordinating with Crisis Intervention staff in handling mental health emergencies in schools
- Providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling to people of all ages utilizing various professional techniques
- Collaborating with clientele and establishing within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) a strengths-based, goal-specific treatment plan
- Providing professional mental health consultation to other staff, community individuals, or other agencies
- Performing Therapy Diagnostic Evaluations in order to enroll clientele in counseling and psychiatric services as well as to assess areas of need that might be effectively addressed by other MH programs and services
- Making referrals to other programs as warranted
- Coordinating care with the Crisis Intervention staff in an effort facilitate crisis assessments related to voluntary hospitalizations when necessary
- Providing an eight-week, hourly group session related to the Extended Out Patient Program focusing on topics that promote self- care, self-management, and self-recovery, roughly once a year
- This position reports to the DBHS Office for work.
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Hours may be adjusted as needed, based upon consumer needs and requests for evening appointments.
- Occasionally, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
- New staff will be on probation for 6 months.
- New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- One year of experience as a Psychological Services Associate 1; or
- One year of professional experience in psychological services work; and a master's degree in psychology or a closely related field.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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.
- 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
- 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.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- A. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes assessing mental, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates AND reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc. AND interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family, and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates AND administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement, and/or risk assessment.
- B. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above such as interviewing and assessing individuals OR administering OR interpreting standardized tests OR providing feedback to other professionals/individuals.
- C. I have successfully completed college or graduate level coursework OR I have completed an internship related to this work behavior.
- D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to psychological assessment.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
- A. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes treating patients/clients/inmates/family, or staff by utilizing various psychological techniques AND selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual and/or group therapy AND planning the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy AND collaborating with other professionals/specialists in diagnostic and evaluative multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition, and community re-entry issues AND preparing progress notes, psychological reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients/clients/inmates/family, or staff which include data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, AND remediation.
- B. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes treating individuals OR selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual/group therapy OR collaborating with other professionals/specialists or preparing progress reports/treatment plans for individuals in a setting where the treatment options are limited to a particular type of treatment/individual.
- C. I have successfully completed college or graduate level coursework OR I have completed an internship related to this work behavior.
- D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to the treatment of individuals.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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Psychological Services Associate 2 - Bedford, United States - State of Pennsylvania
Description
THE POSITION
NOTE:
THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS L0772.
IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 28, 2024 TO APRIL 10, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Thank you for checking out our position Bedford-Somerset DBHS has been serving the Bedford and Somerset communities for 55 years Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community.
This is an opportunity for a therapist to provide School Based Counseling services in local schools.
School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.
This position also provides counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages.This position provides an opportunity to establish a written goal-specific treatment plan, serve as a resource, collaborating on mental health cases and consulting with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies on cases to assist in providing the highest quality of services.
We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Plus, a *NEW* Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive program Apply todayDESCRIPTION OF WORK
This Psychological Services Associate 2 will provide school-based counseling services in schools and outpatient services in the Bedford County Clinical Services Unit.
This professional will be responsible for attending meetings, participating in staff development trainings, as well as assisting with presentations and training for community organizations as needed.
School Based Counseling (SBC) duties will include:
Outpatient Services duties will include:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
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 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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Do you possess one year or more of full-time professional experience in psychological services work?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.
The employer(s) and a description of the experience MUST also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.03
Do you possess conferred master's degree with a major of psychology or a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.
You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored.
They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position.
Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.
You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.
In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
WORK BEHAVIOR - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Assesses mental, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc., provided by other professionals and staff; interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family, and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates; administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, vocational aptitude, intelligence, academic achievement, degree of symptom severity, and/or risk assessment; and makes appropriate referrals in narrative reports based upon the patient's/client's/inmate's need.
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.
WORK BEHAVIOR - TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
Treats patients/clients/inmates/family and/or staff by utilizing various psychological techniques and ongoing assessment tools to continuously update the degree of symptom(s) severity and progress; selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual and/or group therapy and planning the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy; collaborating with other professionals/specialists in diagnostic and evaluative multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition, and community re-entry issues; prepares progress notes, psychological reports, behavioral safety and support plans, treatment plan statements, etc.
related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients/clients/inmates/family and/or staff which include data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, and remediation.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.
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