Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Pine Grove

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead psychological services that support safer and healthier outcomes within a correctional setting? The Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove lets you guide important psychological services that help inmates adjust and grow within a structured environment. You will direct skilled staff and oversee programs that make a direct impact on daily living and long-term progress.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is ready to bring leadership, insight, and compassion to a vital correctional setting. Apply today to drive real, lasting change!

This position manages and directs psychological services programs within SCI Pine Grove. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:
  Direct subordinate psychological staff and oversee evaluations, counseling services, and crisis intervention
• Program Leadership:
  Guide the development of psychological services programs and help integrate new policies and procedures
• Committee Oversight:
  Lead major clinical and review committees that support inmate assessment and mental health planning
• Clinical Standards:
  Establish competencies, review test interpretations, and prepare diagnostic and progress reports
• Special Consultation:
  Advise staff on behavioral management, special needs programs, and mental health treatment approaches
• Accreditation Support:
  Ensure compliance with standards and provide expert testimony and documentation for required evaluations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

• You must be in possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
• To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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