Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Greene

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections to oversee clinical programs and psychological services at the State Correctional Institution Greene. You will mentor staff, direct evaluations, and guide treatment planning to support inmate adjustment.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and collaboration with unit managers to improve mental health outcomes within the facility. Full-time, on-site schedule with standard hours is expected.

Qualifications

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist, or one year of licensed professional psychologist experience with inmates or individuals with mental illness or behavioral dysfunction.
• Must hold a valid psychology license in Pennsylvania or other state with acceptable licensure; PA licensure within one year if out-of-state.
• PA residency requirement waived for this title; basic training completed in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Direct psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, treatment planning and crisis response.
• Oversee creation and improvement of counseling programs and support research activities.
• Lead facility committees responsible for intake review, mental health assessments and critical incident response.
• Set clinical standards for staff and evaluate testing measures for reliability and validity.
• Examine test interpretations and prepare or review mental health reports to guide institutional decisions.
• Advise unit managers and teams on treatment needs and participate in staff meetings to review inmate progress.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Program development

Leadership

Consultation

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Job description

Make a strong impact as a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. In this role, you help direct mental health services that support rehabilitation and improve daily life within the facility. You will guide clinical programs, mentor staff, and support decisions that strengthen the institution as a whole.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees clinical programs and manages psychological services that support treatment planning, evaluation, and inmate adjustment. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Supervision: Direct psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, treatment planning, and crisis response
• Program Development: Oversee the creation and improvement of counseling programs and support research activities
• Committee Leadership: Lead facility committees responsible for intake review, mental health assessments, and critical incident response
• Competency Evaluation: Set clinical standards for psychological staff and assess the reliability and validity of testing measures
• Diagnostic Review: Examine test interpretations and prepare or review mental health reports that guide institutional decisions
• Consultation Services: Advise unit managers and specialized teams on treatment needs and participate in staff meetings to review inmate progress

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 lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 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. If you possess out-of-state licensure, you 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.