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Licensed Psychologist - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$77,379 - $117,497

per year

Closes

March 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a licensed psychologist at a state hospital in Pennsylvania, where you'll work on a team to help patients with mental health issues through assessments, therapy, and support for recovery and community reintegration.

You'll conduct interviews, run group and individual sessions, educate families, and sometimes testify in court hearings.

It's a great fit for a compassionate professional with experience in clinical psychology who wants to make a real impact in a structured hospital setting.

Key Requirements

  • Valid license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
  • Experience providing psychological services, including interviewing patients and administering tests
  • Ability to conduct individual and group therapy to improve psychological and emotional behavior
  • Skills in patient and family education, as well as staff consultation
  • Willingness to provide testimony in recommitment hearings as needed
  • Ability to perform essential job functions in a full-time, on-site role (no telework)
  • Pass medical examination, drug screening, and criminal history checks (PA State Police and FBI)

Full Job Description

Make a difference in the lives of others while using your expertise in psychology! Torrance State Hospital is seeking a reliable and caring individual to join our treatment team.

By providing psychological services, you will help us continue providing the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in the community.

Apply today and bring your experience as a Licensed Psychologist to the Department of Human Services!


Make a difference in the lives of others while using your expertise in psychology! Torrance State Hospital is seeking a reliable and caring individual to join our treatment team. By providing psychological services, you will help us continue providing the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community. Apply today and bring your experience as a Licensed Psychologist to the Department of Human Services!

Requirements

In this position, you will provide psychological services to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Your work will involve interviewing patients and administering psychological tests to determine appropriate individualized treatment goals.

You will provide education to patients and their families, as well as conduct individual and group therapy to assist patients.

Some of your duties will include meeting with patients to improve psychological and emotional behavior, providing consultation and education to other members of staff, and attending supervisory meetings.

Additionally, you will provide testimony in recommitment hearings as needed.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


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.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

  • All employees must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.

Other Requirements:


Legal Requirements:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
  • 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.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    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.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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