Licensed Psychologist Manager

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; White Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections to lead psychological services at SCI Pine Grove. You will guide staff, oversee treatment plans, ensure professional standards, and shape programs to support inmate well-being.

You will supervise staff, lead committees, coordinate counseling initiatives, and support research for psychological services, contributing to a stable, therapeutic correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a psychologist and eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania or equivalent licensure with PA licensure to be obtained within one year of employment.
• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist or equivalent Federal job title.
• Experience in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Staff Oversight: Supervise psychological staff, review evaluations, and guide diagnostic tool use and counseling methods.
• Program Management: Develop policies, coordinate counseling programs, and assist with research for psychological services.
• Committee Leadership: Lead facility committees reviewing inmate needs, clinical concerns, and incidents.
• Clinical Standards: Set competencies, evaluate measures, and update medical profiles.
• Report Review: Assess interpretations and prepare diagnostic or progress reports for mental and behavioral management.
• Professional Consultation: Advise staff on treatment issues, support units, and review inmate plans.

Skills

Staff Oversight

Program Management

Committee Leadership

Clinical Standards

Report Review

Professional Consultation

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Counseling methods

Job description

Are you inspired to guide a team that delivers important mental health services as a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections? This role gives you the chance to support staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove who help inmates manage challenges and build healthier lives. You will shape programs that strengthen well-being inside the institution. Your leadership will help maintain a stable and supportive environment.

This role manages psychological services and supports the programs that help inmates with mental health needs. You will guide staff, oversee treatment plans, and ensure that services meet professional standards. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Oversight: Supervise psychological staff, review their evaluations, and guide their use of diagnostic tools and counseling methods
• Program Management: Develop policies, coordinate counseling programs, and assist with research for psychological services
• Committee Leadership: Lead facility committees that review inmate needs, clinical concerns, and critical incidents
• Clinical Standards: Set competencies for staff, evaluate psychological measures, and provide updates to medical profiles
• Report Review: Assess test interpretations and prepare diagnostic or progress reports for mental and behavioral management
• Professional Consultation: Advise staff on treatment issues, support special units, and hold meetings to review inmates and their plans

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.

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.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.