Lead Psychologist Manager, Corrections & Programs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections at SCI Smithfield to lead the Psychology Department’s services and testing programs. You will supervise staff, develop therapy initiatives, and guide clinical practices for inmate mental health.

The role requires Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility and a minimum of one year in correctional psychology. Work hours are full-time with standard weekdays; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist; or
• One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.
• You must be in possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or licensure from another state with acceptable requirements; PA licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, direct referrals, and oversee therapeutic interventions.
• Shape psychological services programs, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research initiatives.
• Lead key institutional committees that review intake, crisis response, and mental health services.
• Set competencies, determine privileges, and maintain reliability and validity standards for psychological measures.
• Assess interpretations of psychological tests and review diagnostic and behavioral reports.
• Advise staff on treatment planning, support special units, and participate in discussions of inmate adjustment and care plans.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Program Development

Committee Oversight

Clinical Standards

Evaluation Review

Consultation

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections at SCI Smithfield to lead the Psychology Department’s services and testing programs. You will supervise staff, develop therapy initiatives, and guide clinical practices for inmate mental health.

The role requires Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility and a minimum of one year in correctional psychology. Work hours are full-time with standard weekdays; telework is not available.