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The Penn State Psychological Clinic is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist to provide various clinical services in a dynamic training and community mental health environment, as part of Penn State's top-rated clinical psychology doctoral training program. 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 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 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; If interested, provide behavioral health, clinical services, and/or case management at offsite, local locations (e.g., primary care facilities, group homes, jails, schools); Complete all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner. The Staff Psychologist will also provide clinical resident instruction for the Psychology Training Program and Psychological Clinic. This will involve the following key responsibilities: Clinical supervision, including of graduate students and practicum instruction; Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments; May become involved in teaching, research, scholarly publications and presentations, and training activities. The Staff Psychologist is expected to perform all services according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care, using evidence-based treatment approaches. Qualifications: Experience with conducting assessments and providing evidence-based treatment is required; experience with any of the following is preferred: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) or Doctor of Psychology (PSYD); 3+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: Licensed Psychologist - Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Additional information includes no on-call expectations, supportive leadership, reasonable patient caseloads, and a strong multidisciplinary team environment. Background checks and clearances are required. Penn State does not sponsor employment visas.

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