Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections at SCI Mahanoy to lead mental health services within a secure facility. You will supervise clinical staff, conduct evaluations, develop programs for inmate adjustment, chair committees, and implement ACA-aligned policies to ensure quality care.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to impact daily operations, staff performance, and inmate welfare in a challenging but rewarding

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain a PA psychology license within one year.
• Minimum one year as licensed psychologist or equivalent in inmate treatment.
• Experience supervising clinical staff and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychological services at SCI Mahanoy and lead clinical and administrative operations.
• Direct staff supervision and development of mental health programs for inmates.
• Conduct evaluations and guide diagnostic/treatment planning.
• Chair Initial Reception, Suicide Clinical Review, Psychiatric Review, Mental Health Services Review, and CSTM Committees.
• Develop and integrate mental health policies aligned with ACA standards.

Skills

Licensed psychologist

Inmate mental health

Leadership

Education

Licensed Psychologist (PA or eligible)

Job description

The Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections role with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a powerful opportunity to lead mental health services within a secure correctional facility at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. You guide programs that support individuals as they face the daily realities of incarceration and the unique challenges of a structured correctional setting. Your leadership strengthens staff performance, builds teamwork, and ensures that clinical practices meet the complex needs of a prison environment. This position enables you to create meaningful and lasting impact every single day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees and directs psychological services at SCI Mahanoy and serves as a clinical and administrative leader. The role ensures effective delivery of mental health support and supervises key program functions. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Supervise and guide psychological services staff in clinical and administrative tasks
• Clinical Evaluation: Conduct evaluations and direct the use of diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches
• Program Development: Manage and develop psychological programs that support inmate adjustment problems with daily living, social interaction, and work settings
• Committee Oversight: Serve as Chairman of the Initial Reception Committee, Suicide Clinical Review Team, Psychiatric Review Team, Mental Health Services Review Committee, and Critical Incident Stress Management Team
• Policy Integration: Develop and integrate mental health policies and ensure adherence to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards
• Professional Consultation: Provide expertise to specialized units and staff regarding treatment and case planning

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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.

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 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).

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.