Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist, DOC at SCI Greene to deliver counseling, evaluation, and coordinated psychological services for inmates. You will contribute to the treatment process and support emotional adjustment within a correctional setting.

This Civil Service, full-time role offers a 37.5-hour work week, with a daytime schedule and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicants will be within 3 months of graduating to meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Counseling Support: Provide individual and group counseling on topics such as adjustment, skill-building, and treatment goals
• Evaluation Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret findings, and recommend next steps in consultation with supervising psychologists
• Service Coordination: Work with institutional staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support continuity of care and treatment needs
• Treatment Planning: Prepare case formulations recommending counseling or therapy interventions for review and approval
• Behavioral Planning: Develop behavior modification plans under the direction of supervisory psychologists
• Professional Training: Participate in required training to enhance psychological service delivery

Skills

Counseling

Psychological assessment

Case management

Treatment planning

Behavior modification

Professional training

Education

Master's degree in psychology

15 graduate credits in psychology or counseling

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Greene County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61332-42990

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR GRN Trmt Svcs

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

42990

Position Number

00267145

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00113650

Bureau / Division

SCI Greene

Worksite Address

169 Progress Drive

City

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15370

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections is excited to welcome a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist, DOC to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering services that encourage progress, emotional growth, and positive adjustment. Your expertise strengthens the treatment process and supports constructive development for inmates in your care. Take the next step in your career by joining a workplace that values your commitment, clinical skill, and the drive to help individuals move forward.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on providing counseling, evaluation, and coordinated psychological services to support the emotional and behavioral needs of inmates housed at SCI Greene. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties:

• Counseling Support: Provide individual and group counseling on topics such as adjustment, skill-building, and treatment goals
• Evaluation Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret findings, and recommend next steps in consultation with supervising psychologists
• Service Coordination: Work with institutional staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support continuity of care and treatment needs
• Treatment Planning: Prepare case formulations recommending counseling or therapy interventions for review and approval
• Behavioral Planning: Develop behavior modification plans under the direction of supervisory psychologists
• Professional Training: Participate in required training to enhance psychological service delivery

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, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 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. Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
• 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:

• 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.

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.