Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

THE POSITION

As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will oversee essential psychological programs that shape well-being and support meaningful progress at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s role gives you the opportunity to guide treatment strategies, strengthen clinical practices, and inspire a team committed to high-quality care. Each day brings new challenges that highlight your leadership, expertise, and drive to make a difference.

This position offers purpose, growth, and the chance to create lasting impact.

This role centers on managing psychological services, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring high-quality mental health care within the facility. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:
  Oversee psychological personnel, direct screenings, guide evaluations, and support therapeutic interventions
• Program Leadership:
  Develop policies, integrate new procedures, manage counseling programs, and participate in psychological research
• Committee Oversight:
  Lead review teams, coordinate clinical discussions, and manage critical incident response efforts
• Clinical Standards:
  Establish competencies, review psychological measures, and maintain accurate diagnostic reporting
• Mental Health Support:
  Consult with behavioral needs units, advise staff on treatment issues, and evaluate inmate adjustment plans
• Accreditation Compliance:
  Provide expert testimony, uphold American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and complete required related duties

• 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.
• 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 titles 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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