Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Pine Grove

Overview

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in mental health, rehabilitation, and public safety? The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager to join the psychology department at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove. In this important role, you will manage the administration and development of comprehensive psychological services, playing a vital part in advancing effective inmate rehabilitation.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and be a catalyst for positive change, we invite you to apply and help build safer, healthier communities for the future!

In this position, you will supervise and participate in the work of subordinate psychological staff. This includes screening inmates referred for psychiatric and mental health services, making appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment, and conducting psychological assessments, as well as administering and interpreting diagnostic measures. Diagnostic techniques will be employed to assess intellectual functioning, personality structure, interests, aptitudes, and other psychological factors.

Additionally, you will formulate both short-term and long-term psychological treatment goals for inmates and provide immediate crisis intervention and therapeutic services. As the administrative supervisor, you will shape psychological services programs, assist in creating new policies, and develop a counseling program to address adjustment challenges in daily life, social interactions, and work environments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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

Special Requirements:

• You must have 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

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:

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

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
• 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

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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.