Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections- SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to join our Psychology Department. This position offers a meaningful way to support inmate well-being while guiding key mental health services. As LPM, you will be responsible for the overall administration of SCI’s psychological services program. You will join a dedicated team at SCI Smithfield that values expertise and steady leadership. Step into a role where your experience makes a lasting difference.

Requirements

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist; 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.
• 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.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, direct referrals, and oversee therapeutic interventions
• Shape psychological services programs, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research initiatives
• Lead key institutional committees that review intake, crisis response, and mental health services
• Set competencies, determine privileges, and maintain reliability and validity standards for psychological measures
• Assess interpretations of psychological tests and review diagnostic and behavioral reports
• Advise staff on treatment planning, support special units, and participate in discussions of inmate adjustment and care plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed