Psychological Services Specialist, DHS (Norristown State Hospital) New Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

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Psychological Services Specialist, DHS (Norristown State Hospital)

Salary
$67,736.00 – $102,905.00 Annually
Location Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-27251-43021

Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
43021
Position Number
00255043
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00210671
Bureau / Division
Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address
1415 Sterigere Street
City
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19401
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

Are you interested in helping a vulnerable population by utilizing your experience and training in the field of psychology? If so, consider joining the Norristown State Hospital as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS. This position gives you the opportunity to provide direct service care to patients in order to enhance their quality of life and support them through their recovery process. If you are a hardworking, compassionate professional ready to begin a rewarding chapter in your career, we highly encourage you to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Psychological Services Specialist, you will function with considerable independence to provide psychological services to an identified caseload of individuals who reside at the facility. You will have the opportunity to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and as a member of facility and statewide work groups. Work involves delivering direct service care to patients on assigned units, providing the highest quality of treatment and therapeutic opportunities to enhance the clients’ quality of life based on the needs of their individual recovery. Additionally, you will work to resolve any routine obstacles, both directly and with the help of a supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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. Work schedule may change based on operational needs.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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:

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.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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.
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).
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.

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/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.