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Licensed Psychologist - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

Salary min: $37.00

Salary max: $56.00


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

04/27/2026

Closing Date

5/11/2026 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
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 Requirements:

  • 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 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.


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.

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