Lead Psychologist Manager – Corrections & Programs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead psychological services at SCI Mahanoy, guiding clinical programming and supervising staff. The role coordinates treatment, ensures quality care, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements in inmate mental health services.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with standards, and active participation in policy development within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid psychology license (State Board) or out-of-state license with PA licensure within 1 year.
• Minimum one year as Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist, with experience treating inmates or mental illness.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate treatment within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct psychological staff, oversee evaluations, guide counseling activities, and support crisis intervention.
• Assist in creating and integrating policies, develop counseling programs, and participate in research efforts.
• Lead institutional committees overseeing reception, suicide review, psychiatric care, and critical incident support.
• Establish competencies and privileges, review psychological measures, and prepare diagnostic/progress reports.
• Advise behavioral management and treatment teams, collaborate with staff discussions.
• Provide expert testimony, ensure accreditation standards are met, and complete related administrative tasks.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Committee leadership

Clinical standards

Consultation services

Legal compliance

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead psychological services at SCI Mahanoy, guiding clinical programming and supervising staff. The role coordinates treatment, ensures quality care, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements in inmate mental health services.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with standards, and active participation in policy development within a correctional setting.