Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Camp Hill

Davita Inc.; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Licensed Psychologist Manager at SCI Camp Hill. Oversee mental health services, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead critical evaluations for inmate welfare. This full-time role offers opportunities to implement impactful policies and provide essential support in a correctional environment, driving a diverse and inclusive workforce in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist with experience in corrections or mental health settings.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Experience in psychological testing and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and delivery of psychological services at SCI Camp Hill.
• Coordinate psychological services with various disciplines.
• Chair Psychiatric Review Team for inmates.

Skills

Leadership

Psychological Assessment

Policy Development

Team Coordination

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

THE POSITION

Begin a rewarding and challenging career overseeing mental health delivery at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill! We are seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections to join our psychology department. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is one of the largest providers of mental health treatment, serving a diverse population of individuals in need of mental health services. Apply today to utilize your knowledge and experience in a new and exciting way!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Licensed Psychologist Manager for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the psychological services program for SCI Camp Hill. Your duties will include coordinating the psychological services program in the institution with other disciplines, developing and writing new policies and procedures for existing programs, and chairing the population Psychiatric Review Team. In this position, you will participate as a standing member of the clinical review team for suicides and attempted suicides. Additionally, you will consult with psychiatry and medical staff and perform psychological testing and evaluation of inmates.

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 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, mental retardation or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirements:

• You must have 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.