Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Pine Grove
About The Position
This role manages psychological services and supports the programs that help inmates with mental health needs. You will guide staff, oversee treatment plans, and ensure that services meet professional standards. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties: Staff Oversight: Supervise psychological staff, review their evaluations, and guide their use of diagnostic tools and counseling methods. Program Management: Develop policies, coordinate counseling programs, and assist with research for psychological services. Committee Leadership: Lead facility committees that review inmate needs, clinical concerns, and critical incidents. Clinical Standards: Set competencies for staff, evaluate psychological measures, and provide updates to medical profiles. Report Review: Assess test interpretations and prepare diagnostic or progress reports for mental and behavioral management. Professional Consultation: Advise staff on treatment issues, support special units, and hold meetings to review inmates and their plans.
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)
- One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction
- 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
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Supervise psychological staff, review their evaluations, and guide their use of diagnostic tools and counseling methods
- Develop policies, coordinate counseling programs, and assist with research for psychological services
- Lead facility committees that review inmate needs, clinical concerns, and critical incidents
- Set competencies for staff, evaluate psychological measures, and provide updates to medical profiles
- Assess test interpretations and prepare diagnostic or progress reports for mental and behavioral management
- Advise staff on treatment issues, support special units, and hold meetings to review inmates and their plans
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
