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Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Somerset County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026

💰 $42,530/yr

About the role

Posting number: CS-2026-54715-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! 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, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource. 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 and School Based Counseling services. School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. 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!

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Examples of duties

This position provides therapy services in outpatient, school and group settings to support individuals across a wide range of needs. As a Psychological Services Associate 1, you will perform the following duties:

Outpatient Counseling: Provide individual, family and group therapy under supervisor guidance
Treatment Planning: Develop strengths-based plans and document progress in the electronic medical record
Diagnostic Evaluation: Conduct evaluations to enroll clients and identify appropriate service needs
School-Based Support: Deliver therapy in school settings and complete assessments for referred students
Crisis Coordination: Collaborate with crisis staff to address urgent mental health needs
Group Facilitation: Lead outpatient group sessions focused on self-care and personal recovery

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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.
This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-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 three 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.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- 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.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child