Licensed Psychologist Manager - Youth Forestry Camp 3 (Huntingdon County) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4818631) Apply  Licensed Psychologist Manager - Youth Forestry Camp 3 (Huntingdon County) Salary $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-17584-43050 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn Opening Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 43050 Position Number 50698727 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit F3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00210881 Bureau / Division Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region Worksite Address Youth Forestry Camp #3 Worksite Address 4534 Tar Kiln Road City James Creek, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16657 Contact Name HHS Intake Section Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Do you have a passion for helping adjudicated youth succeed? If you have a desire to provide direction in the treatment, development, and implementation of best practice guidelines and standards to be used by staff working with adjudicated youth placed in the care of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/contact/DHS-Offices/Pages/OCYF-Bureau%20of%20Juvenile%20Justice%20Services.aspx) (BJJS), then this may be the position for you. Apply today and be a pivotal leader in promoting clinical services and treatment programs that serve adjudicated youth and provide them with the supportive care and treatment they deserve and need! Watch this video (https://player.vimeo.com/video/939604604?badge=0&autopause=0&player\_id=0&app\_id=58479) to see how you can make a difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a highly professional management position designed for administrative and supervisory duties related to the clinical services provided for the adjudicated youth committed to a BJJS Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC). This position will provide oversight and direction of the clinical services for the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development for court committed, adjudicated delinquent youth. The responsibility of this position includes, but is not limited to, reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and continuously developing the overall clinical treatment programs within the programs as outlined above, as well as adhering to institutional BJJS and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures. This position will oversee and supervise employees in both a supervisory and non-supervisory capacity. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698727) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Travel is required. + Overtime is worked as needed. + May change based on operational needs. + You must be willing to accept employment at the Youth Forestry Camp #3and commute to this location inHuntingdon County . + FREE PARKING! + Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,678 (before taxes). + 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 MH or a Psychologist;or + One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation and/or behavioral dysfunction. Special Requirement: + You must p ossess a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possess a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out of state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment. Other Requirements: + PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor 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 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. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 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. 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. 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. 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board? Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment. + Yes + No 02 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, you must list your license number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered "no" to the previous question, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Psychologist or Licensed Psychologist for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 04 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 experiencemustalso 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. 05 Do you possess at least one or more years of full-time experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or behavioral dysfunction? + Yes + No 06 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 experiencemustalso 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. 07 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT Assess patients (clients/inmates/adjudicated youth/residents) mental, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders by observing patients; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc. provided by other professionals and staff; performing clinical interviews to elicit information concerning patients; and administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience assessing patients’ mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders by observing patients; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc.; performing clinical interviews to elicit information concerning patients; AND administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment. + B. I have professional experience assessing patients’ mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders by observing patients; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc.; performing clinical interviews to elicit information concerning patients; OR administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment. + C. I have professional experience interviewing and assessing individuals, administering or interpreting standardized tests, OR providing related feedback to other professionals/individuals. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to psychological assessment and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TREATING INDIVIDUALS Treat patients (clients/inmates/adjudicated youth/residents) or family by utilizing various psychological techniques; selecting the appropriate approach to use in individual and/or group therapy; 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. Prepare progress notes, psychological reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients or family which includes data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, and remediation. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience treating patients or family by utilizing various psychological techniques; selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach; planning the therapy; collaborating with other professionals/specialists to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition and community re-entry issues; AND preparing notes, reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients or family which includes data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, and remediation. + B. I have professional experience treating patients or family by utilizing various psychological techniques; selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach; planning the therapy; collaborating with other professionals/specialists to discuss diagnosis, etiology, treatment disposition and community re-entry issues; OR preparing notes, reports, treatment plan statements, etc. related to the mental and emotional/behavioral status of patients or family which includes data on diagnosis, risk analysis, level of functioning, prognosis, and remediation. + C. I have professional experience treating individuals, selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach while 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. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to treating individuals and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Implement and/or develop a comprehensive, ethical psychological services program by implementing procedures and work flow for clinical and administrative functions that ensure the maintenance of high-quality service to patients (clients/inmates/adjudicated youth/residents) or family; develop experimental designs and/or conduct research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment and prevention of mental disorders; evaluate and plan treatment programs for patients or family; and coordinate the psychological services program with other disciplines and integrating new policies and procedures in existing programs. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience implementing and/or developing a comprehensive, ethical psychological services program patients or family; developing experimental designs or conducting research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment and prevention of mental disorders; evaluating and planning treatment programs for patients or family; AND coordinating the psychological services program with other disciplines and integrating new policies and procedures in existing programs. + B. I have professional experience implementing and/or developing a comprehensive, ethical psychological services program patients or family; developing experimental designs or conducting research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment and prevention of mental disorders; evaluating and planning treatment programs for patients or family; OR coordinating the psychological services program with other disciplines and integrating new policies and procedures in existing programs. + C. I have professional experience implementing or directing a portion of a psychological services program such as experimental design, conducting research, planning treatment programs; OR I have professional experience coordinating programs and integrating new/updated information. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to program development, implementation, or integration and the subject matter.. + Your level of responsibility. 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Prepare various comprehensive reports, records, policies and procedures to explain overall functioning of a psychology department as it relates to patients (clients/inmates/adjudicated youth/residents) or family care and relationships with other disciplines; document scheduled work to be performed and work performed such as psychological testing, treatment interviews, case conferences, consultations, etc.; and ensure fiscally responsible psychological program services. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience preparing various comprehensive reports, records, policies and procedures to explain overall functioning of the psychology department; document scheduled work, and work performed such as psychological testing, treatment interviews, case conferences, or consultations; AND ensure fiscally responsible psychological program services. + B. I have professional experience preparing various comprehensive reports, records, policies and procedures to explain overall functioning of the psychology department; document scheduled work, and work performed such as psychological testing, treatment interviews, case conferences, or consultations; OR ensure fiscally responsible psychological program services. + C. I have professional experience preparing reports or policies and procedures related to individual care, schedules of work to be performed/work performed. This was NOT related to psychological program services. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to program administration and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – PROGRAM EVALUATION Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and deficiencies to ensure quality of services are delivered to patients (clients/inmates/adjudicated youth/residents) or families by interpreting program policies, guidelines, objectives, etc. in staff conferences or meetings; reviewing written comprehensive reports, summaries, and records on progress or quality assurance reviews; and by serving on agency-wide or inter-agency committees to discuss and evaluate treatment programs. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and deficiencies to ensure quality services are delivered to patients or families by interpreting program policies, guidelines, objectives, etc. in staff conferences or meetings; reviewing written comprehensive reports, summaries, and records on progress or quality assurance reviews; AND by serving on committees to discuss and evaluate treatment programs. + B. I have professional experience monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and deficiencies to ensure quality services are delivered to patients or families by interpreting program policies, guidelines, objectives, etc. in staff conferences or meetings; reviewing written comprehensive reports, summaries, and records on progress or quality assurance reviews; OR by serving on committees to discuss and evaluate treatment programs. + C. I have professional experience monitoring program effectiveness, reviewing written reports or records OR serving on a committee related to individuals or treatment programs. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed performed related to program evaluation and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – SUPERVISION Supervise/direct professional, paraprofessional and clerical staff by assigning employees to individual cases to perform diagnostic and therapeutic work with patients or family by reviewing and evaluating work performance of subordinates (psychological assistants, students, interns, psychologists, etc.) in such areas as psychological testing, therapy, charting, program management and supervision; approving leave requests; reviewing grievances and complaints, conducting initial investigation into causes and conditions, discussing issues/findings with employee; and resolving complaints or recommending solutions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience as a supervisor of psychological staff performing duties which included assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience included second level supervision (supervising a supervisor). + B. I have as a supervisor of psychological staff which included assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience was first level supervision (supervising non-supervisory staff). + C. I have supervising supervisor or non-supervisory staff which included assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to supervision, including whom you supervised and what type of work they performed. + Your level of responsibility. 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 7 – TRAINING Instruct/train employees in psychological techniques and approaches used in individual therapy, group therapy, behavior modification, testing, etc. and teach in-service training and out-service programs for psychologists and other professional staff. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience instructing/training employees in psychological techniques and approaches used in individual therapy, group therapy, behavior modification, and testing, AND teaching programs for psychologists and other professional staff. + B. I have experience instructing/training employees in psychological techniques and approaches used in individual therapy, group therapy, behavior modification, and testing, OR teaching programs for psychologists and other professional staff. + C. I have experience instructing/training individuals. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to instructing/training individuals and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov