Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC - SCI Mercer

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC at SCI Mercer. You will lead and develop clinical practices, supervise staff, and ensure consistent mental health support across the facility.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. The role emphasizes accountability, staff guidance, and collaboration with leaders to maintain quality clinical services.

Qualifications

• One year as a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC or equivalent.
• Two years of professional psychology experience with a master’s degree including fifteen graduate credits in psychology or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor psychological services to ensure staff deliver required treatment hours.
• Address clinical or performance issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assign and track required psychological evaluations and related documentation.
• Assist with clinical reviews of suicides or attempts through information collection.
• Approve leave, track training, and complete performance reviews with clinical consultation.
• Maintain assigned mental health caseload or groups as directed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical supervision

Program evaluation

Policy adherence

Education

Master's in Psychology

Job description

Are you inspired to lead psychological services as a Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC with the Department of Corrections (DOC)? This role allows you to guide staff, strengthen clinical practices, and support a safe and structured environment. You will work closely with leaders and specialists to improve service quality and accountability. Your efforts will help ensure consistent, effective mental health support at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer.

This role focuses on supervising psychological services to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective clinical practices across the institution. You will oversee staff performance, coordinate evaluations, and support communication between psychological and administrative leaders. As a Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Oversight: Monitor psychological services and ensure staff deliver required treatment hours
• Staff Guidance: Address clinical or performance issues and collaborate on corrective actions
• Evaluation Coordination: Assign and track required psychological evaluations and related documentation
• Review Support: Assist with clinical reviews of suicide or attempts through information collection and coordination
• Administrative Duties: Approve leave, track training, and complete performance reviews with clinical consultation
• Caseload Management: Maintain assigned mental health caseload or groups as directed

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, 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.
• 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:

• One year as a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in the field of psychology and a master's degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

• 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.