Inmate Psychological Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, SCI Somerset, seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, to provide psychological services to inmates, including counseling, assessments, and treatment planning. The role involves collaboration with facility staff and coordination with outside agencies to support inmate care and adjustment.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week, with 8:00 AM–4:00 PM hours, Sunday through Thursday, no telework, and a starting annual salary of $69,086, with potential

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with fifteen graduate credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicants may meet educational requirements within three months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to address behavior and emotional needs.
• Conduct interviews, administer tests, and prepare reports to guide treatment.
• Collaborate with facility staff and outside agencies to support inmate care.
• Deliver crisis intervention services as needed in assessment housing.
• Participate in treatment planning and inmate reviews; contribute information for decisions.
• Guide and mentor interns by providing experience with testing, scoring, and interpretation.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, SCI Somerset, seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, to provide psychological services to inmates, including counseling, assessments, and treatment planning. The role involves collaboration with facility staff and coordination with outside agencies to support inmate care and adjustment.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week, with 8:00 AM–4:00 PM hours, Sunday through Thursday, no telework, and a starting annual salary of $69,086, with potential