Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Laurel Highlands

Governmentjobs.com; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to oversee psychological services at SCI Laurel Highlands. The role involves coordinating programs, conducting evaluations, and ensuring the needs of inmates are met. Applicants must possess a valid Pennsylvania psychology license and relevant experience in mental health.

Benefits

Retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a licensed psychologist.
• Experience in treating inmates or individuals with mental health issues required.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing psychological services program.
• Coordination with other disciplines and conducting evaluations.
• Developing new policies and procedures.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Policy development

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

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Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Number

CS-2025-28397-43100

Department of Corrections

Division

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

43100

Position Number

00135897

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

ST10

00114450

State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands

We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Licensed Psychologist! The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands is seeking a committed Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our psychology team. In this role, you will lead the development, coordination, and management of our psychological services program within the facility. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our services effectively address the needs of the institution and its inmates. If you are eager to embrace this fulfilling challenge, we would be delighted to connect with you and explore how your skills can enhance our team!

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 the institution. You will be 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. You will also be participating as a standing member of the clinical review team for suicides and attempted suicides, consulting with psychiatry and medical staff, and performing psychological testing and evaluation of inmates.

If you have the required experience and are looking to join a dynamic Psychology Department, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• 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; 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:

• This position requires 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.
• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.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.