Inmate Mental Health Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist to independently provide psychological services and group therapy to inmates at the State Correctional Institution Fayette. You will support mental health and emotional well-being while collaborating with a dedicated professional team.

The role requires a master's degree in psychology or related field, and experience providing clinical services within a correctional setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicants will be within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to inmates.
• Conduct group counseling sessions for prison adjustment and treatment goals.
• Perform inmate evaluations using appropriate psychological tests.
• Coordinate care with staff for referrals to psychological, psychiatric, and medical services.
• Prepare and write psychological reports for classification, interviews, parole summaries and updates.
• Assist in developing new educational therapeutic programs and provide initial crisis intervention.

Education

Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Psychological Services Specialist to independently provide psychological services and group therapy to inmates at the State Correctional Institution Fayette. You will support mental health and emotional well-being while collaborating with a dedicated professional team.

The role requires a master's degree in psychology or related field, and experience providing clinical services within a correctional setting is preferred.