Forensic Psychological Services Associate - Norristown State Hospital
Forensic Psychological Services Associate - Norristown State Hospital
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$ 69282 - 100636
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Take your career in psychology to the next level! Norristown State Hospital is seeking a Forensic Psychological Services Associate to join our team. In this pivotal role you will provide specialized psychological services to forensic patients who are either deemed incompetent to stand trial awaiting sentencing facing psychiatric challenges that affect their prison adjustment or have been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Apply today to make a meaningful difference and help drive positive changes in the lives of those who need it most!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forensic Psychological Services Associate you will address psychiatric issues to ensure the effective management of referralrelated forensic cases. Your clinical decisions will involve selecting the most appropriate psychological treatment interventions determining the structure and focus of therapy sessions and customizing positive reinforcement programs to meet the needs of individual patients or specific wards. In this position you will perform initial assessments of new admissions evaluate their treatment needs and develop and implement therapy programs tailored to those needs. You can expect to complete all necessary documentation in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Additionally you will participate in forensic building meetings and supervisory sessions to stay up to date with forensic policies and procedures.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Overtime and travel as needed
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- A Masters Degree in psychology or a closely related field which includes fifteen credits in Psychology.
- 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination and 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.
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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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.
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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
