THE POSITION
As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you play a powerful role in shaping mental health services that support stability and meaningful progress for inmates. This position gives you the opportunity to lead dedicated staff, strengthen clinical programs, and guide treatment approaches that make an impactful difference. You step into pivotal moments, provide confident direction, and inspire positive change throughout the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by leadership, motivated by purposeful work, and committed to helping others grow.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position manages psychological services programs at the State Correctional Institution at Greene and supports clinical treatment, supervision, and program development. The work focuses on leadership, mental health care, and coordination across specialized teams. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Supervision: Direct the work of psychological staff, oversee and participate in evaluations, diagnostics, counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment plans
- Program Leadership: Develop psychological services programs, integrate new policies, manage counseling initiatives, and support research activities
- Committee Management: Lead critical committees that review mental health services, clinical decisions, inmate reception, and crisis management needs
- Clinical Oversight: Establish competencies, review test interpretations, prepare diagnostic reports, and support behavioral and special needs programs
- Expert Consultation: Provide guidance to staff, participate in meetings, deliver consultations on mental health issues, and testify as an expert when required
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards for the provision of psychological services are met for accreditation
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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
- 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.
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.
Work Location: In person
