Job Details
Forensic Psychological Services Associate - Norristown State Hospital
2026-04-27 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Norristown,PA
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
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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
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).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
EXAMINATION 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.