Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages psychological services and supports staff who provide evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention. The role ensures that mental health programs remain effective, consistent, and aligned with institutional needs. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties: Staff Supervision: Manage and guide psychological staff in screening, evaluations, diagnostic testing, counseling, and crisis intervention. Program Leadership: Develop and integrate policies, oversee counseling programs, and participate in research initiatives. Committee Oversight: Lead major clinical committees and review teams supporting inmate mental health and critical incident response. Clinical Standards: Establish clinical competencies, define testing reliability, and update stability ratings in medical profiles. Case Review: Evaluate diagnostic interpretations, review psychological reports, and monitor inmate treatment progress.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide psychological staff in screening, evaluations, diagnostic testing, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Develop and integrate policies, oversee counseling programs, and participate in research initiatives
• Lead major clinical committees and review teams supporting inmate mental health and critical incident response
• Establish clinical competencies, define testing reliability, and update stability ratings in medical profiles
• Evaluate diagnostic interpretations, review psychological reports, and monitor inmate treatment progress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager