Correctional Mental Health Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist to deliver mental health services within the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include individual therapy, group counseling, inmate evaluations, and coordinating care with other professionals.

The role requires a master's degree in psychology and PA residency, with basic training required in Elizabethtown. Background checks and CJIS compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Within three months of graduating, candidates will be considered to meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for inmates with significant symptoms and treatment openness.
• Conduct group sessions on prison adjustment, treatment goals, and skills.
• Perform individual interviews and select appropriate tests to assess intellect, personality, and aptitude.
• Coordinate referrals for counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and medical services.
• Write psychological reports for classification, interview results, parole summaries, and updates.
• Assist in developing educational therapeutic programs and provide initial crisis intervention.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Group Counseling

Inmate Evaluation

Care Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist to deliver mental health services within the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include individual therapy, group counseling, inmate evaluations, and coordinating care with other professionals.

The role requires a master's degree in psychology and PA residency, with basic training required in Elizabethtown. Background checks and CJIS compliance are mandatory.