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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00039772 |
Description Activated On: 1/29/2026 9:36:47 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This leadership position is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluation of all treatment and therapeutic programs for the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program. Incumbent will ensure sex offense specific clinical protocols and therapies are consistent with the applicable policies, procedures and regulations. The position requires that programs be conducted in a cost effective and safe, secure manner. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Work is independently performed under the general direction of the Chief Social/Rehab. Services Executive of the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program, (SRTP Executive Director) and is reviewed for conformance to institutional and departmental policies and standards of accreditation agencies through conferences, reports and evaluation of program effectiveness. 1. Plan, organize, direct and control all treatment program components and services for Act 21 clients, including admission, evaluation, treatment, reports, services and program and treatment information and records for sex offenders in residential treatment. 2. Ensure that sex offense specific treatment program operations are consistent with the operation of a secure civil commitment treatment program and facility using the most current methodologies. 3. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, regulations and program procedures. 4. Ensure the unit operates clinically and programmatically in an efficient, effective manner within administrative, fiscal and security guidelines. 5. Ensure the employment, credentialing, utilization and maintenance of an appropriate number of trained, qualified staff including but not limited to psychiatrist, clinical therapists, PSA-MH. 6. Assess needs for professional training to assure the ability of treatment staff to implement the responsibilities and duties of their positions and collaborate training with training director. 7. Deliver individual, group and psycho-educational group treatment services. 8. Coordinate day-to-day operations including training in relevant areas of mental health and sexual offending, with other staff in the facility. 9. Provide court testimony. 10. Collaborate with the assigned Psychiatrist regarding mental health diagnoses. 11. Provide consultative services and assist in training staff for the DHS Bureau of Hospital Operations, other state hospitals and community providers regarding specific treatment for sex offending behaviors. 12 Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral treatment methods, sex offender treatment methods and mental health theories, concepts and methods related to treatment. 13. Supervise staff, assign and coordinate work activities and monitor staff performance. 14. Provide effective program leadership over multi-disciplinary management and treatment planning and service delivery teams. 15. Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, including ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. 16. Assess, interview and manage patients with sex offending behaviors. 17 Commitment to enhancing cultural competency 18. Perform other duties (not outlined above) as assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes independent decisions of a routine nature based upon professional training, job knowledge and competency. Collaborates with supervisor for any unusual, high risk, critical incident/situation. Subordinates—assigns work duties, assists Executive Director with completing EPR’s, job descriptions and standards. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 2. Psychologist 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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