Licensed Psychologist Manager - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Job description

THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for helping adjudicated youth thrive? If you are driven to guide the treatment, development, and implementation of best practices and standards for staff working with adjudicated youth in the care of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and become a pivotal leader, playing a key role in advancing clinical services and treatment programs that support adjudicated youth and provide them with the supportive care and rehabilitation they need to succeed!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this highly professional management role, you will be focused on administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the clinical services offered to adjudicated youth committed to a BJJS Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC). You will be responsible for overseeing and directing clinical services aimed at the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development of court-committed, adjudicated delinquent youth. Key duties include reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and continually improving clinical treatment programs while ensuring compliance with BJJS and Department of Human Services policies and procedures. Additionally, you will supervise both supervisory and non-supervisory staff members.



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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.
Travel: Required
Overtime: As Needed
May change based on operational needs.
You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Montour County.
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:

One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

This position requires possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of 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 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 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.