Overview

Put Your Education to Work Making a Difference!

Are you ready to build a career that offers purpose, stability, and valuable benefits? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is hiring a Psychological Services Specialist at Warren State Hospital.

In this role, you’ll help individuals develop skills, overcome challenges, and work toward recovery. You’ll also enjoy the security of a permanent state position, comprehensive benefits, and a total compensation package valued at over $112,000, including salary and benefits.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply! No professional license or previous work experience is required.

As a Psychological Services Specialist, you’ll provide direct patient care and work with a team of professionals to support treatment and recovery.

Your work will include:

  • Providing individual psychological treatment to help patients reach their goals.
  • Leading groups that teach skills for managing mental health challenges.
  • Conducting psychological assessments to better understand patient needs.
  • Developing behavioral support plans that encourage positive progress.
  • Working with treatment teams to develop and review patient care plans.
  • Collaborating with families and community partners to support recovery.

More Than a Paycheck

Working for the Commonwealth means investing in your future while making a difference today. Benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension and retirement savings options
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which could help reduce your student loan debt

Do You Qualify?

  • You’ll need a master’s degree in behavioral science, psychology, counseling, social work, rehabilitation, human development, special education, or another qualifying field.
  • Within three months of completing your qualifying master’s degree? You can apply now!

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply on our website by November 18, 2026, and take the next step toward a rewarding career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Apply Here: Psychological Services Specialist

Be sure to attach your college transcripts when applying. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Watch your email, including spam and junk folders, for updates about your application.

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About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 80,000 employees serving communities across Pennsylvania.

Our healthcare professionals work in a variety of settings and specialties throughout state government, including public health, behavioral health, veterans care, correctional health, and other clinical and consultative services. Opportunities may include physicians, nurses, psychologists, dentists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

A career with the Commonwealth offers the opportunity to use your clinical expertise in ways that may differ from traditional private practice or health system employment. Depending on the position, opportunities may include full-time, part-time, or per-diem schedules and locations throughout Pennsylvania.

Explore Commonwealth healthcare careers and discover where your experience can make a difference.

Go to www.employment.pa.gov to check out all of our open positions!