Correctional Psychological Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Concord Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, at SCI Albion to provide counseling, testing, and crisis support to inmates in a structured setting. You will collaborate with mental health teams and community agencies to strengthen treatment efforts.

Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday. Starting salary is $69,086 per year; some licensure-based increases may apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field with 15 graduate credits in psychology/counseling.
• Within 3 months of graduation to meet education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to inmates.
• Conduct psychological testing and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with mental health facilities and community resources.
• Support research to improve services within the institution.
• Guide student interns in testing, scoring, and interpretation.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist housing unit staff as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Testing

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, at SCI Albion to provide counseling, testing, and crisis support to inmates in a structured setting. You will collaborate with mental health teams and community agencies to strengthen treatment efforts.

Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday. Starting salary is $69,086 per year; some licensure-based increases may apply.