Licensed Psychologist Manager

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections for SCI Smithfield. You will direct psychological services, oversee staff, and drive clinical standards to support inmate care. Lead programs, manage evaluations, and contribute to safety and treatment initiatives.

The role requires a Pennsylvania license or eligibility, and adherence to CJIS compliance. Telework is not available; typical hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist, or equivalent Federal Government title.
• One year of experience treating inmates or mentally ill individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Manage policies, treatment programs, and research projects.
• Lead review teams on mental health, suicide prevention, and incident stress management.
• Set clinical competencies, privileges, and ensure reliable measures.
• Examine test interpretations and prepare diagnostic/progress reports.
• Provide guidance to specialized units and discuss inmate treatment plans.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Program Development

Committee Oversight

Clinical Standards

Report Review

Consultative Support

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 11, 2026

Do you want to make a powerful impact through professional psychological leadership? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections who is ready to lead and inspire. In this role, you will direct essential psychological services that affect daily lives. Your leadership will help strengthen treatment programs and support a collaborative work environment. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of correctional care!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees and directs psychological services at SCI Smithfield, ensuring effective treatment programs and professional guidance for staff. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Supervise and guide psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Program Development: Manage and assist in creating policies, treatment programs, and research projects
• Committee Oversight: Lead review teams focused on mental health, reception, suicide prevention, and incident stress management
• Clinical Standards: Set clinical competencies, define privileges, and maintain reliability and validity of psychological measures
• Report Review: Examine test interpretations and prepare comprehensive diagnostic and progress reports
• Consultative Support: Provide guidance to specialized units and meet with staff to discuss inmate adjustment and treatment plans

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.