Correctional Psychological Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections at SCI Albion seeks a Psychological Services Specialist to counsel inmates, administer tests, and coordinate with internal and external resources to support treatment programs.

The role includes conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and guiding student interns, within a fast-paced correctional setting, aiming to improve emotional stability and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a closely related field with fifteen graduate credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Counseling services: Provide individual and group therapy, address emotional disorders, and schedule necessary psychiatric appointments
• Psychological testing: Conduct interviews, administer tests, score results, and prepare reports on inmate capabilities and needs
• Service coordination: Work with departments, agencies, and mental health facilities to support inmate treatment and adjustment
• Research support: Assist with research studies designed to improve psychological services within the institution
• Intern guidance: Provide instruction and experience to student interns in testing, scoring, and interpretation
• Crisis response: Offer crisis intervention services and assist housing unit staff as needed

Skills

Counseling

Psychological testing

Crisis intervention

Research

Education

Master's degree in psychology (15 grad credits)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections at SCI Albion seeks a Psychological Services Specialist to counsel inmates, administer tests, and coordinate with internal and external resources to support treatment programs.

The role includes conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and guiding student interns, within a fast-paced correctional setting, aiming to improve emotional stability and decision-making.