Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); Vor Ort; USD 69.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, at SCI Mahanoy to support inmate mental health and emotional adjustment in a secure setting. You will provide therapy, assessments, and coordination with multiple agencies to ensure comprehensive care.

The role focuses on counseling, group therapy, and research support while guiding psychology interns and responding to crises as needed in a 37.5-hour workweek.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with 15 graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
• Applicant may meet educational requirements within 3 months of graduating.
• Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet PA residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Aufgaben

• Therapy Services: Provide counseling and group therapy addressing behavior management and emotional skill building.
• Assessment Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret results, and prepare evaluations.
• Service Coordination: Work with staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support inmate treatment needs.
• Research Support: Assist with studies that strengthen psychological services in corrections.
• Intern Guidance: Support psychology interns by demonstrating testing, scoring, and interpretation procedures.
• Crisis Response: Provide intervention services to inmates in assessment housing during urgent situations.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in psychology or closely related field with 15 graduate credits in psychology or counseling

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-60811-42990

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR MAH Trmt Srvs

Opening Date: 10/19/2026

Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 42990

Position Number: 00302286

Union: SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit: F4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00114650

Bureau / Division: SCI Mahanoy

Worksite Address: 301 Grey Line Drive

City: Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17931

Contact Name: Yen Le

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC with the Department of Corrections, you will inspire meaningful growth by supporting emotional well-being in a secure correctional environment. This role empowers you to guide inmates as they work toward greater stability and healthier coping skills. You will join a dedicated team that champions structure and positive change every day. Step into a rewarding role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy where your commitment helps shape lasting progress.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides psychological services that support the mental health and emotional adjustment of inmates at SCI Mahanoy. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapy Services: Provide counseling and group therapy that addresses behavior management, prison adjustment, and emotional skill building
• Assessment Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret results, and prepare written evaluations
• Service Coordination: Work with staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support inmate treatment needs
• Research Support: Assist with studies that strengthen psychological services within the correctional system
• Intern Guidance: Support psychology interns by demonstrating testing, scoring, and interpretation procedures
• Crisis Response: Provide intervention services to inmates in assessment housing during urgent situations

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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes). 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

• 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.

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.