Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Pine Grove

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  • Indiana County, PA
  • $88,235-134,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
THE POSITIONAre you looking for a career opportunity that utilizes your psychology experience by leading individualized treatment programs? Do you want to oversee a team providing necessary treatment services to rehabilitating offenders? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager. Our Psychology Department promotes wellness and helps inmates achieve short and long term treatment objectives. If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, rewarding challenges, and professional growth, then we encourage you to apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will plan, organize, and direct the psychological services program at SCI Pine Grove. You will work with a psychological staff screening inmates for psychiatric services or other mental health services, use diagnostic techniques to evaluate intellectual functioning, perform individual and group counseling, and develop psychological treatment objectives for each inmate. You will also develop new psychological services programs, policies, and procedures as well as manage counseling programs that address daily living and social problems. This role requires effective communication and the ability to form working relationships with staff and inmates to ensure treatment objectives and therapeutic service goals are met. In addition, chair Psychiatric Review Team, participate as a standing member of the Clinical Review Team for suicides and attempted suicides, and testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings regarding inmates.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.
Special Requirements:
  • You must be in possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.
Other Requirements:
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
is currently waived for this title. * 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).
  • 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.
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
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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.
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