Psychologist

Wellpath; Thornton (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

DailyPay option

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a licensed Psychologist to serve as the Program Director overseeing the operations of the Restoration to Competency (RTC) program. This role involves managing a small team, conducting psychological assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or PsyD with relevant licensure, and at least one year of experience. Candidates should have previous correctional/detention facility experience and the ability to maintain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist with oversight of RTC program.
• Good understanding of county and company policies.
• Experience in managing personnel and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the RTC program.
• Provide supervision to the team and act as a liaison.
• Monitor program outcomes and compliance.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Clinical support

Program compliance

Education

PhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist

Job description

Join Us & Find a Career That Supports

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.

Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture.

Excellent career growth opportunities.

What We Value

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee assistance program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free health spending accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service

Why Us

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How You Make a Difference

The Psychologist/Program Director is a licensed Psychologist tasked with overseeing the operations of the Restoration to Competency (RTC) program and serving as the primary evaluator for competency restoration of approximately 5 patients. They will provide supervision to a small team, act as the main liaison for RTC stakeholders (Sheriff's Office, courts, etc.), monitor program outcomes and compliance with policies and procedures, and conduct all competency assessments under the guidance of the Health Services Administrator or Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and ensure program compliance with county and company policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison with RTC partners, such as the Sheriff's Office and local courts.
• Manage personnel and conduct audits to ensure program adherence.
• Lead Treatment Team meetings and review patient Treatment Plans.
• Administer psychological assessments and adhere to reporting requirements for the court.
• Collaborate with the Sheriff's Office team, provide clinical support, and foster supportive relationships with staff and Sheriff's Deputies/Officers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• PhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment.

Experience

• One + years of experience as a licensed Psychologist in the state of employment.
• Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA

Compliance

• Must obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.
• Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.
• May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.
• Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Must follow county facility policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.