Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to lead mental health services at SCI Greene. You will supervise clinical staff, oversee psychological evaluations, and guide treatment decisions for inmates with a focus on quality care and compliance.

Responsibilities include directing programs, setting clinical standards, and testifying in legal proceedings as needed. Full-time schedule and no telework with a salary that may be non-negotiable in some cases.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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

• 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

Job description

THE POSITION

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

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

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.

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.

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.