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

Posting number: CS-2026-53460-L0771

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

Job classification: Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Public Health, Social Services

Summary

Thank you for checking out our position! At Bedford Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), 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!

Examples of duties

This professional therapist position provides outpatient services in the Bedford County Outpatient Program and, at times, may provide coverage in Somerset County. This position supports individuals of all ages through counseling, evaluation, and care coordination in school-based counseling programs and outpatient group therapy sessions. As a Psychological Services Associate 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapy Services: Provide individual, family, couples, group, and play therapy using appropriate clinical techniques
• Treatment Planning: Develop and document strengths based and goal oriented treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record
• Diagnostic Work: Conduct Therapy Diagnostic Evaluations to determine service needs and enrollment options
• Care Coordination: Coordinate services with staff, school personnel, and crisis teams when needed
• Referrals: Make medically necessary referrals to programs and resources that support client needs
• School Support: Complete assessments, intakes, and provide education to school staff and community partners

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This position reports to the DBHS Office for work.
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer requests for evening appointments.
  • On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
• New staff will be on probation for six months.
• New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after three months of employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.