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Staff Psychologist/Therapist, Psychological Clinic (Community Outpatient Clinic)

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University Park, PAFull-time$66–108K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$66–108K/yr
Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PA Psychologist License Or Within 12 MonthsLPC Or LCSW License Or Within 6 Months

Job overview

Penn State’s Psychological Clinic seeks a full-time Staff Psychologist/Therapist to provide adult clinical services in a community mental health and doctoral training environment. The role includes psychotherapy, consultation, and psychological assessment. Depending on the selected professional level, the position may also include supervision and training. Candidates must meet the education, experience, and Pennsylvania licensure requirements for one of the two hiring levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PsychotherapyDiagnostic AssessmentEvidence-Based TreatmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy

Qualifications

PhD or PsyDMaster's Degree3+ Years Relevant Experience6+ Years Relevant ExperiencePA Psychologist License or Within 12 MonthsLPC or LCSW License or Within 6 Months1-Year Predoctoral Internship

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State Psychological Clinic is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist/Therapist to provide a variety of adult clinical services in a dynamic training and community mental health environment, as part of Penn State's top-rated clinical psychology doctoral training program. Penn State benefits are included. 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 State's 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: 1. Provide individual and group psychotherapy to various clinical populations, including adult clients who meet the state's definition of having a serious and persistent mental illness, in both short- and long-term treatment formats 2. Provide initial consultation and comprehensive diagnostic, psychological, and/or neuropsychological assessment for adult clients with a wide range of mental health, behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns 3. As necessary, collaborate with psychiatric and health care providers and provide consultation regarding complex crises and mental health concerns to various key stakeholders 4. Complete all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner 5. May become involved in teaching, research, scholarly publications and presentations, and training activities All services of this position will be expected to be performed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care, using evidence-based treatment approaches. Important Note: This position will be filled as a Mental Health Counselor - Senior Professional or Psychologist - Advanced Professional, depending on the final applicant's experience and education. If filled at the Psychologist - Advanced Professional level, the Staff Psychologist may also provide supervision and training for the Psychology Training Program and Psychological Clinic. This may involve the following key responsibilities: 1. Clinical supervision, including of graduate students and practicum instruction 2. Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as a Psychologist - Advanced Professional: 1. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) or Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) 2. Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience 3. Required Certifications: Licensed Psychologist - Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology Those who are eligible to become a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (must be licensed within 12 months of hire) will also be considered. Applicants must also have completed a 1 year full-time pre-doctoral internship in professional psycho ogy. If filled as a Mental Health Counselor - Senior Professional: 1. Education: Master's degree 2. Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience 3. Required Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Licensed therapists who are license-eligible in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of hire for either the Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker will also be considered (must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire). Additional Qualifications for Both Levels: Experience with conducting diagnostic psychological assessments and providing evidence-based treatment for a broad range of clinical disorders is required. Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: 1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 2. Psychodynamic Therapy/ies 3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Additional Information: 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. Why Join Us? 1. Work in a full-service mental health clinic that is housed within an academic environment 2. Ongoing, cutting-edge clinical research ensures optimal training and the use of state-of-the-art treatments 3. No after-hours on-call expectations 4. Supportive leadership committed to autonomy in clinical focus, professional development, work schedule, and reasonable patient case loads 5. Ongoing consultation with multidisciplinary team 6. Required professional insurances are provided Learn More About the Penn State Psychological Clinic: 1. Services Provided to the Community 2. Primary Missions of the Clinic 3. Research in the Clinic 4. Meet Our Team 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 $65,508.00 - $108,444.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition t

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