Staff Psychologist/Therapist, Psychological Clinic (Community Outpatient Clinic)
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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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:
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
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
As necessary, collaborate with psychiatric and health care providers and provide consultation regarding complex crises and mental health concerns to various key stakeholders
Complete all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner
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
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