Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Frackville

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Schuylkill County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership and direction for psychological services within the correctional facility. The role ensures that treatment programs, evaluations, and clinical practices support inmate well-being and align with agency standards. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties: Clinical Supervision: Oversee psychological staff and guide evaluations, counseling, and crisis response services Program Leadership: Manage development of psychological programs and coordinate policy and procedure improvements Committee Oversight: Lead key mental health and review committees to support coordinated inmate care Testing Review: Evaluate psychological test interpretations and ensure accuracy of diagnostic reporting Consultation Services: Provide guidance to staff regarding mental health treatment plans and specialized unit needs Accreditation Support: Ensure compliance with standards required for accreditation and represent the agency as needed.

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.
• 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

• Oversee psychological staff and guide evaluations, counseling, and crisis response services
• Manage development of psychological programs and coordinate policy and procedure improvements
• Lead key mental health and review committees to support coordinated inmate care
• Evaluate psychological test interpretations and ensure accuracy of diagnostic reporting
• Provide guidance to staff regarding mental health treatment plans and specialized unit needs
• Ensure compliance with standards required for accreditation and represent the agency as needed

What This Job Offers

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