Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Greene

University of North Texas at Dallas; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to supervise clinical staff, oversee psychological evaluations, and direct mental health services for inmates at SCI Greene. This full-time leadership role develops policies, guides treatment decisions, chairs review teams, and ensures compliance with professional standards.

Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday to Friday; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training: One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title) 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct psychological staff, guide diagnostic work, and support therapeutic interventions for inmates
• Develop policies, integrate new procedures, and lead key mental health service initiatives
• Chair review teams, coordinate mental health discussions, and support critical response efforts
• Set clinical standards, evaluate measures, and update stability ratings as needed
• Assess test interpretations and prepare comprehensive psychological and behavioral reports
• Advise staff on mental health treatment needs, support specialized units, discuss management plans, and testify in legal proceedings

Job description

As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a key leadership role in driving strong mental health services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This position gives you the opportunity to supervise staff, manage clinical programs, and respond to the needs of inmates with professionalism and care. You will help maintain high standards while guiding teams through challenging and meaningful work. Choose a position that builds expertise, encourages growth, and supports important behavioral health outcomes.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on managing psychological services, supervising clinical staff, and guiding treatment decisions for inmates. It involves overseeing evaluations, directing mental health programs, and delivering services. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Supervision: Direct psychological staff, guide diagnostic work, and support therapeutic interventions for inmates
• Program Leadership: Develop policies, integrate new procedures, and lead key mental health service initiatives
• Committee Oversight: Chair review teams, coordinate mental health discussions, and support critical response efforts
• Competency Management: Set clinical standards, evaluate measures, and update stability ratings as needed
• Diagnostic Review: Assess test interpretations and prepare comprehensive psychological and behavioral reports
• Specialized Consultation: Advise staff on mental health treatment needs, support specialized units, discuss management plans, and testify in legal proceedings

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute paid 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.