Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections to oversee psychological services at SCI Smithfield. Lead staff, shape policies, and guide treatment approaches to improve inmate well‑being and staff safety.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and program management within a state correctional setting. This full‑time position requires a PA license or eligibility and compliance with background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed psychologist (MH) or psychologist with eligibility for Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government title.
• Possess current Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology license or out-of-state license with PA eligibility within one year.
• Experience supervising staff and managing clinical programs preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, testing, and crisis response.
• Develop and maintain psychological services programs; assist in policy creation.
• Direct institutional committees overseeing mental health and treatment reviews.
• Set clinical competencies, review assessments, and maintain testing standards.
• Provide guidance to staff and units on mental health treatment and case planning.
• Represent the facility in legal proceedings and ensure accreditation standards.

Connaissances

Staff Supervision

Policy Development

Crisis Response

Clinical Leadership

Formation

Licensed Psychologist (MH) or Psychologist

PA licensure or eligible for PA licensure within 1 year

Description du poste

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead transformative mental health care where your clinical leadership truly matters? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a skilled Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to oversee psychological services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. In this role, you will shape policies, support staff development, and guide treatment approaches that improve inmate well-being. Your work will help create a safer and more supportive environment for staff and inmates. Step into a role defined by strong leadership, purposeful work, and lasting impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

• Staff Supervision: Lead and guide psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, testing, and crisis response
• Program Management: Develop and maintain psychological services programs and assist in policy creation
• Committee Leadership: Direct key institutional committees that oversee mental health and treatment reviews
• Clinical Oversight: Set clinical competencies, review assessments, and ensure reliable testing standards
• Consultation Work: Provide guidance to staff and specialized units on mental health treatment and case planning
• Facility Representation: Present professional findings in legal proceedings and ensure accreditation standards are met

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 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.
• 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 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.

Legal Requirement

• 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.