Staff Psychologist, Psychological Clinic (Community Outpatient Clinic)
Staff Psychologist, Psychological Clinic (Community Outpatient Clinic)
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$ 68200 - 102300
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The clinic is among the largest associated with a doctoral training program in the United States and serves a dual purpose as the training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology and a large community mental health center.
The Psychological Clinic located on Penn States University Park Campus provides psychological and psychiatric outpatient treatment and psychological and neuropsychological assessment for adults families adolescents and children as well as school- and community-based intervention programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide individual and group psychotherapy to various clinical populations including clients who meet the states definition of having a serious and persistent mental illness in both short- and long-term treatment formats
Provide initial consultation and comprehensive diagnostic psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment for clients with a wide range of mental health behavioral emotional and developmental concerns
As necessary collaborate with psychiatric and health care providers and provide consultation regarding complex crises and mental health concerns to various key stakeholders
If interested provide behavioral health clinical services and/or case management at offsite local locations (e.g. primary care facilities group homes jails schools)
Complete all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner
The Staff Psychologist will also provide clinical resident instruction for the Psychology Training Program and Psychological Clinic. This will involve the following key responsibilities:
Clinical supervision including of graduate students and practicum instruction
Administering scoring and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments
May become involved in teaching research scholarly publications and presentations and training activities
The Staff Psychologist is expected to perform all services according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care using evidence-based treatment approaches.
Qualifications:
Experience with conducting assessments and providing evidence-based treatment is required; experience with any of the following is preferred: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Parent Management Training (PMT) Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) or Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) 3 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Psychologist - Pennsylvania State Board of PsychologyThose who are eligible to become a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (must be licensed within 18 months of hire) will also be considered. Applicants must also have completed a 1 year full-time pre-doctoral internship in professional psychology.
Why Join Us
Work in a full-service mental health clinic that is housed within an academic environment
Ongoing cutting-edge clinical research ensures optimal training and the use of state-of-the-art treatments
No on-call expectations
Supportive leadership who are committed to clinician autonomy in clinical focus professional development and work schedule
Reasonable patient case loads
Time in schedule to support consultation with multidisciplinary team on a weekly basis
Required professional insurances are provided
The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
The clinical staff at the Psychological Clinic is supported by a strong administrative team and consists of a highly trained multidisciplinary team of clinical faculty psychologists psychiatric providers doctoral trainees social workers and professional counselors where ongoing collaboration and consultation is strongly encouraged.
Learn More About the Penn State Psychological Clinic:
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $68200.00 - $102300.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
