THE POSITION
Are you passionate about advancing mental health care, supporting rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety? As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections, you will guide a team dedicated to providing essential psychological services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. This position allows you to oversee clinical programs, support staff development, and maintain a safe and professional therapeutic setting. Your leadership will help ensure consistent, high-quality care that supports both inmates and the institution. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead meaningful mental health initiatives.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for managing psychological services programs and overseeing clinical operations within the facility. The work supports consistent treatment, strong program leadership, and the delivery of essential mental health services. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Supervision: Direct and support psychological staff in evaluations, treatment planning, and therapeutic services
- Program Leadership: Develop and guide psychological services programs and integrate new policies and procedures
- Committee Oversight: Lead key institutional committees focused on reception, suicide review, psychiatric services, and critical incident management
- Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and privileges for clinical staff and ensure proper use of psychological measures
- Report Review: Evaluate psychological test interpretations and prepare or review diagnostic and progress reports
- Consultation Services: Collaborate with staff on behavioral management, special needs programming, and individual treatment planning
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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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); 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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
