Licensed Psychologist - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Licensed Psychologist

• Clarks Summit State Hospital Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $77,379.00
• $117,497.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Clarks Summit 1451 Hillside Drive (Show on map) May 15, 2026 Salary $77,379.00
• $117,497.

00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-48383-43041

Department Department of Human Services Division HS Clarks Summit St Hosp Opening Date 05/15/2026 Closing Date 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 43041 Position Number 00134658 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00210777 Bureau / Division Clarks Summit State Hospital Worksite Address 1451 Hillside Drive City Clarks Summit , Pennsylvania Zip Code 18411 Contact Name HHS Intake Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION NOTE

THIS

IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-48383-43041. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 27, 2026 TO MAY 11, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Department of Human Services is seeking a Licensed Psychologist who will play an important role in supporting patient recovery within a compassionate hospital setting. You will work with a skilled team that relies on your expertise to guide treatment and promote healing. Your role helps ensure that each patient receives thoughtful and personalized care. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference every day at Clarks Summit State Hospital.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on delivering psychological services and supporting treatment teams within an inpatient psychiatric hospital. You provide assessments, therapy, and clinical guidance while helping ensure that treatment plans are carried out effectively. As a Licensed Psychologist, you will perform the following duties:

Patient Evaluation:

Assess psychological strengths and needs through interviews, observations, and record reviews

Test Administration:

Select and interpret psychological tests to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

Treatment Planning:

Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans

Therapeutic Services:

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to support emotional and behavioral progress

Clinical Documentation:

Prepare assessments, treatment notes, and required reports in the electronic health record

Team Participation:

Take part in meetings, consultations, and training sessions to support coordinated patient care Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday

• Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Your schedule may change based on operational needs. Travel as needed Free parking

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

Special Requirement:

You must must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for 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 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). 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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.