Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Camp Hill

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections who is prepared to provide decisive leadership at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. This role offers the opportunity to oversee psychological services that support inmates as they navigate complex behavioral challenges within a secure environment. Bring your expertise to a team that depends on your guidance to uphold strict professional standards and effective operational practices.

Step into a career where your sound judgment, reliability, and commitment to efficient and orderly operations are valued every day.

This position manages psychological services programs at SCI Camp Hill and provides leadership for staff and critical review committees.

• Staff Leadership:
  Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, and direct clinical services.
• Program Development:
  Develop policies, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research programs.
• Committee Oversight:
  Lead review committees that support mental health, crisis response, and intake processes.
• Clinical Standards:
  Set competencies, ensure reliable testing measures, and update medical stability ratings.
• Diagnostic Review:
  Evaluate test interpretations and prepare comprehensive psychological and progress reports.
• Consultation Duties:
  Provide guidance to specialized units and lead staff meetings on inmate adjustment and treatment.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
• 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.

• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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…