Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to oversee psychological services within a correctional facility and lead staff delivering mental health care.

You will shape treatment programs, ensure clinical standards, and guide policy updates while collaborating on staffing, training, and accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA license or out-of-state license with PA licensure within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1 year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist or 1 year in treating inmates/mental illness.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: evaluate inmates, supervise testing and treatment services.
• Develop and improve psychological services programs; lead policy updates.
• Direct mental health committees and teams; address screenings and critical incidents.
• Set competency requirements; review testing; oversee progress reporting.
• Provide guidance to facility staff on mental health concerns and treatment planning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Program Management

Policy Development

Clinical Standards

Communication

Education

Licensed Psychologist (PA)

Job description

THE POSITION

Become a Licensed Psychologist Manager with the Department of Corrections and help lead mental health services that change lives! In this role, you will shape treatment programs and guide skilled staff members who support the inmate population. Your insight will help create safer environments and stronger rehabilitation efforts. Take on a leadership role where your work truly matters!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees psychological services and guides the work of staff who support mental health needs within the institution. It ensures that treatment programs, evaluations, and clinical practices meet professional standards and facility needs. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Lead and support psychological staff as they evaluate inmates, conduct testing, and provide treatment services
• Program Management: Develop and improve psychological services programs and guide policy updates and counseling initiatives
• Committee Leadership: Direct mental health related committees and teams to address screenings, reviews, and critical incidents
• Clinical Standards: Set competency requirements, review psychological testing, and oversee diagnostic and progress reporting
• Consultation Support: Offer guidance to facility staff regarding mental health concerns and participate in treatment planning discussions
• Accreditation Compliance: Ensure professional standards are met and provide expert testimony when required

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.
• 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

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 Requirements

• You must possess 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.

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.