Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections to lead psychological services at SCI Camp Hill and guide clinical programming for inmates with diverse needs.

You will supervise staff, coordinate treatment, and participate in policy development, committee leadership, and compliance activities. This role emphasizes expert testimony, accreditation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• One year of experience in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.
• Valid license to practice psychology issued by PA State Board or licensure acceptable to the Board; out-of-state licensure must obtain PA licensure within one year.

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 and progress reports.
• Advise treatment teams, collaborate with staff discussions, and support staff in behavioral management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Committee leadership

Clinical standards

Consultation services

Legal compliance

Education

Licensed Psychologist

PA licensure or eligible

Job description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections who is ready to bring strong leadership, clear focus, and meaningful purpose to psychological services. In this role, you guide clinical programming, support a skilled team, and help coordinate treatment for inmates with a wide range of needs. You collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that value confident decision making and dependable leadership. This position offers meaningful challenge, visible impact, and the opportunity to drive positive change at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Camp Hill.

This position manages psychological services at SCI Camp Hill and supports the development, evaluation, and coordination of treatment within the institution. The role oversees clinical services, supports staff performance, and ensures appropriate psychological care. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct psychological staff, oversee evaluations, guide counseling activities, and support crisis intervention
• Program Development: Assist in creating and integrating policies, develop counseling programs, and participate in research efforts
• Committee Leadership: Lead key institutional committees that oversee reception, suicide review, psychiatric care, and critical incident support
• Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and privileges, review psychological measures, and prepare diagnostic and progress reports
• Consultation Services: Advise behavioral management and special needs programs, collaborate with treatment teams, and support staff discussions
• Legal Compliance: Provide expert testimony, ensure accreditation standards are met, and complete related administrative tasks

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.

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

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.