Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH / ID

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2025-30597-L0771). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 28, 2025 TO AUGUST 10, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for checking out our position! Our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.

This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages. Under the guidance of a supervisor, this Therapist will establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource as well as collaborate and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services. This position may also provide outpatient group therapy, adult mobile mental health services, and School Based Counseling services. School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, as well as make referrals.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits such as healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work / life balance with a hybrid of remote and on-site work schedules for some positions. We are a family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

Apply today to join us in serving the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Psychological Services Associate will provide outpatient services in the Bedford County Outpatient Program which includes the School Based Counseling Program and Outpatient group therapy sessions. This position may also serve as a therapist for Adult Mobile Mental Health Services.

Under the guidance of the supervisor, Outpatient Services duties include :

Providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling to people of all ages utilizing various professional techniques

Collaborating with each client and documenting within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) a strengths-based, goal-specific treatment plan

Performing Therapy Diagnostic Evaluations in order to enroll clientele in counseling and psychiatric services as well as to assess areas of need that might be effectively addressed by other mental health programs and services

Making medically necessary referrals to other programs as warranted

Coordinating care with other staff in order to assure the highest quality of services and to facilitate appropriate referrals

As needed, coordinating care with the Crisis Intervention staff in an effort facilitate crisis assessments related to voluntary hospitalizations when necessary

Attending meetings, participating in staff development trainings, and assisting with presentations / trainings to community organizations as needed

Under the guidance of the supervisor, School Based Counseling duties include :

• Providing group, individual, and play therapy to children and adolescents in the school
• Formulating treatment plans and maintaining consumer records
• Providing consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues and resources
• Completing on-site school mental health assessments and intakes for students identified by the school
• Assessing student needs and completing appropriate referrals
• Coordinating with Crisis Intervention staff in handling mental health emergencies in schools

Under the guidance of the supervisor, Outpatient Group Therapy duties include :

Under the guidance of the supervisor, Adult Mobile Mental Health Services duties include :

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer requests for evening appointments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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.

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 :

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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.

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