Corrections Mental Health Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC for the State Correctional Institution Somerset. The role provides counseling, conducts evaluations, coordinates treatment services, and collaborates with staff to support inmate mental health and growth.

The position emphasizes crisis intervention, program coordination, and professional development within a corrections setting. Salary starts at $69,086 with eligibility for licensure-based pay enhancements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicant will be considered to meet educational requirements once within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Counseling services: Provide individual and group counseling focused on behavior management, adjustment, treatment goals, and skill development.
• Psychological assessments: Conduct interviews, administer and interpret testing instruments, and prepare reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Treatment planning: Develop behavior modification plans, recommend therapeutic interventions, and coordinate referrals when specialized services are needed.
• Program coordination: Collaborate with institutional departments, community agencies, and mental health facilities to support service delivery.
• Crisis intervention: Provide crisis intervention as needed and assist assessment housing unit staff.
• Professional support: Participate on institutional committees, assist with research activities, and provide guidance to student interns.

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC for the State Correctional Institution Somerset. The role provides counseling, conducts evaluations, coordinates treatment services, and collaborates with staff to support inmate mental health and growth.

The position emphasizes crisis intervention, program coordination, and professional development within a corrections setting. Salary starts at $69,086 with eligibility for licensure-based pay enhancements.