Forensic Psychological Services Associate - Norristown State Hospital

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Forensic Psychological Services Associate - Norristown State Hospital

Salary

$70,846.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47701-43022

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Closing Date

5/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

43022

Position Number

00209217

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00210671

Bureau / Division

Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address

1415 Sterigere Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Talent Management Section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Utilize your psychology background and provide individuals with mental health services! The Department of Human Services is seeking caring and dedicated Forensic Psychological Services Associates to join our team at Norristown State Hospital. In this role, you will offer treatment and therapeutic opportunities that enhance patient quality of life and support their recovery process. If you are excited to work with a professional team dedicated to wellness, face rewarding challenges, and gain professional growth, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will provide specialized psychological services to forensic patients. These patients are either deemed incompetent to stand trial, awaiting sentencing, facing psychiatric challenges that affect their prison adjustment, or have been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Your work will involve completing initial assessments of new admissions, selecting the most appropriate psychological treatment interventions, and determining the structure and focus of therapy sessions. You will then customize positive reinforcement programs to meet the needs of individual patients or specific wards. This role requires the ability to address psychiatric issues and ensure the effective management of referral related forensic cases. Some of your duties will include completing all necessary documentation in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards and participating in forensic meetings and supervisory sessions, Additionally, you will resolve routine unit problems as they arise.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.Overtime as neededFree parking!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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:A Master's Degree in psychology or a closely related field which includes fifteen credits in PsychologyApplicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within thr