Licensed Psychologist Director, Eastern Region

Job description

THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-34423-43060. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 TO OCTOBER 15, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.



Are you a licensed psychologist with management skills? Do you have the desire to ensure the best clinical services are provided to adjudicated youth placed in the care of Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS)? The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Director to lead the Eastern Region. If you want to make a lasting difference and provide the oversight and direction needed to continuously develop clinical programs for the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development of adjudicated youth, the we encourage you to apply today!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist Director, you will provide oversight and direction of clinical services for the habilitation, rehabilitation, and social development of delinquent youth in a Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC). You will analyze, evaluate, and continuously develop clinical treatment programs, as well as supervise supervisory and non-supervisory employees. You will direct clinical treatment services, interpret policies and regulations, and implement best practices and minimum standards. This role requires effective communication skills to consult with psychiatrists, physicians, and professional staff concerning diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic treatment programs. In addition, you will participate in contract negotiations, facilitate clinical training sessions, and attend juvenile court and other hearings as necessary.



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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. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
Work Location: You will work at the Eastern Region BJJS worksite that is closest to your home. Possible work locations are available in Luzerne, Montour, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Overtime as needed and travel required
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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Licensed Psychologist Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years as a Licensed Psychologist, MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
Two years of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual disability, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.


Special Requirements:

You must be in possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or be in possession of a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. [Pennsylvania licensure must be obtained within one year of employment]


Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.