Senior Licensed Psychologist Manager – Corrections Leadership

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead psychological services at SCI Pine Grove. You will guide clinical programming, supervise staff, and coordinate treatment for inmates with diverse needs, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and compliance with professional and legal standards, including providing expert testimony and maintaining accreditation

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist, Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration.
• One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Direct psychological staff, oversee evaluations, guide counseling activities, and support crisis intervention.
• Program Development: Assist in creating and integrating policies, develop counseling programs, and participate in research efforts.
• Committee Leadership: Lead key institutional committees that oversee reception, suicide review, psychiatric care, and critical incident support.
• Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and privileges, review psychological measures, and prepare diagnostic and progress reports.
• Consultation Services: Advise behavioral management and special needs programs, collaborate with treatment teams, and support staff discussions.
• Legal Compliance: Provide expert testimony, ensure accreditation standards are met, and complete related administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead psychological services at SCI Pine Grove. You will guide clinical programming, supervise staff, and coordinate treatment for inmates with diverse needs, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and compliance with professional and legal standards, including providing expert testimony and maintaining accreditation