Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Waymart

MedStar Health; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead the Psychology Department at the State Correctional Institution in Waymart. This position involves overseeing psychological services, coordinating treatment programs for inmates, and fostering a supportive environment aimed at rehabilitation and mental wellness.

Benefits

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist or equivalent experience in inmate treatment.
• Valid Pennsylvania state psychology license or acceptable out-of-state licensure.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct psychological services programs.
• Coordinate with staff on inmate treatment and evaluation.
• Chairing the population Psychiatric Review Team.
• Participate in clinical reviews for inmate suicides.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Psychological Assessment

Counseling

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking to use your professional training and diagnostic skills at one of the largest providers of mental health treatment? Do you have strong leadership and the desire to make a difference by directing the delivery of psychological services programs that help rehabilitating inmates? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our Psychology Department. If you want to work with a dynamic team that supports the mental and emotional wellness of offenders with treatment that results in accountability and positive change, then we encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Licensed Psychologist Manager for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for 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. This role requires effective communication to collaborate with staff regarding inmate treatment, evaluation, and case management as well as a genuine desire to counsel inmates dealing with daily living adjustment, social interactions, and work setting problems. In addition, you will participate 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 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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 (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, mental retardation or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirements:

• You must have 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.
• 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.

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).
• 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.