Licensed Psychologist - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Job description

HE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-34024-43041 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 TO OCTOBER 14, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.



Are you ready to apply your psychology expertise to make a meaningful impact in a psychiatric hospital environment? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychologist to join our team. In this key role, you will independently provide specialized psychological services to patients receiving inpatient care at Clarks Summit State Hospital. If you are eager to take on new challenges, champion meaningful change, and deliver essential psychological support to some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will conduct independent and specialized clinical work by evaluating individuals' psychological strengths and difficulties through multiple approaches, such as reviewing medical and social histories, carrying out personal interviews, and observing behavior, emotional state, and physical condition. You will be responsible for selecting, administering, and interpreting a broad array of psychological assessments to diagnose psychological disorders and formulate treatment plans. Duties will involve close collaboration with staff from psychiatric or medical professionals, and other team members to create individualized treatment strategies. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate in developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive treatment plans that align with established diagnoses and comply with relevant regulations, policies, and clinical standards. Additionally, you will apply various psychological techniques to address psychological disorders, with the goal of modifying behavior and enhancing adjustment. Throughout this work, you will exercise independent clinical judgment based on best practices and accepted methodologies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.