Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION Do you want to use your clinical training to support positive growth as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS for the Department of Human Services (DHS)? In this important role, you will help residents understand their behaviors, develop safer choices, and build meaningful treatment goals at Torrance State Hospital. You will work closely with individuals and teams to guide progress and support their success. Join a program where your skills can change lives and strengthen community safety. Do you want to use your clinical training to support positive growth as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS for the Department of Human Services (DHS)? In this important role, you will help residents understand their behaviors, develop safer choices, and build meaningful treatment goals at Torrance State Hospital. You will work closely with individuals and teams to guide progress and support their success. Join a program where your skills can change lives and strengthen community safety. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides assessment and treatment services for residents in the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program at Torrance State Hospital. It supports safe behavior change through evaluation, therapy, and teamwork. Assessment Work: Complete specialized evaluations that review risk, treatment progress, and patterns of sexual behavior Group and Individual Treatment: Deliver treatment and education sessions that follow program standards and support resident growth Therapy Support: Provide ongoing guidance to assigned residents by planning goals, reviewing progress, and updating treatment plans Clinical Instruction: Train and advise staff on treatment methods and procedures for working with sexual offender populations Testing Duties: Administer tests and assessments within the scope of licensure, certification, and training Team Participation: Attend meetings, share information, and support clinical staff across the program 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 three 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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania