Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC for SCI Albion. The role oversees psychology services, provides supervision, coordinates programs, and supports staff development across the institution.

Lead clinical and administrative tasks, align services with quality standards, and participate in audits and improvement plans. A master’s in psychology and PA residency are required, with background and CJIS clearances. On-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field (must include fifteen graduate credits in psychology or counseling)
• Applicants eligible within 3 months of graduation are considered
• Must meet PA residency requirements and pass background and CJIS checks

Responsibilities

• Direct psychology staff activities and supervise supervisees; conduct evaluations when needed
• Monitor delivery of psychological services to ensure quality care and adherence to standards
• Coordinate group treatments, schedules, and referrals; maintain documentation
• Collaborate with leadership on audits, reviews, and quality improvement efforts
• Manage mental health caseloads and oversee required assessments under supervision

Job description

The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist, DOC to join the team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. In this leadership role, you will help oversee psychological services that support inmate mental health and well-being. Your work will contribute to quality care, staff development, and effective treatment programs throughout the institution. If you are passionate about leadership, collaboration, and improving mental health services, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will oversee and monitor the delivery of psychological services within SCI Albion while providing guidance and support to psychology staff. This position combines supervisory responsibilities, program coordination, staff development, and clinical support activities. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct psychology staff activities, communicate performance concerns, complete evaluations, and assist with corrective actions
• Service Monitoring: Review psychological service delivery and help ensure treatment services meet established expectations
• Program Coordination: Oversee group treatment schedules and records, assign evaluations, and coordinate referrals and specialized programming
• Professional Collaboration: Work with leadership on audits, inspections, reviews, corrective action plans, and quality improvement efforts
• Evaluation Management: Track and assign psychological evaluations, documentation requirements, and other assessment-related responsibilities
• Case Responsibilities: Manage assigned mental health caseloads or groups and complete psychological evaluations under clinical supervision

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.).
  • Transfer(Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency).
  • Voluntary Demotion

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.