Licensed Psychologist Manager - Southeast Youth Development Center, Montgomery County

Do you have a passion for empowering adjudicated youth to thrive? If you are committed to guiding the treatment, development, and execution of best practice standards and protocols for staff working with youth in the care of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and take on a crucial leadership role in advancing clinical services and treatment programs that offer the support, care, and rehabilitation that adjudicated youth need to succeed!

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In this highly professional management position, you will play a vital role in overseeing administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the clinical services provided to adjudicated youth at the BJJS Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp. Your main focus will be on the rehabilitation and social development of court-committed, adjudicated delinquent youth, and you will be responsible for constantly reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and improving clinical treatment programs. This will require ensuring that all programs are in compliance with BJJS and Department of Human Services policies and procedures. Furthermore, you will have the important task of supervising both supervisory and non-supervisory staff members, ensuring that they are effectively carrying out their duties to the highest standard.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs
• Travel and overtime as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or a Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation and/or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a current license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possess a current license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out of state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.
  

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Montgomery County.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.