Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Camp Hill
About The Position
The Licensed Psychologist Manager oversees psychological services at SCI Camp Hill, guiding staff who support the mental health needs of the inmate population. The position ensures that treatment programs, evaluations, and clinical practices meet professional standards and facility needs. It involves leading psychological staff, developing and improving services, directing mental-health-related committees and teams, setting clinical competency requirements, reviewing psychological testing and reports, advising facility staff, participating in treatment planning, and supporting accreditation compliance. Expert testimony may be required. This is a full-time, onsite position with a 37.5-hour workweek. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required.
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 treating inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral dysfunction.
- A valid license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, or a valid license from 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.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support psychological staff in evaluating inmates, conducting testing, and providing treatment services.
- Develop and improve psychological services programs and guide policy updates and counseling initiatives.
- Direct mental-health-related committees and teams addressing screenings, reviews, and critical incidents.
- Set competency requirements, review psychological testing, and oversee diagnostic and progress reporting.
- Advise facility staff on mental health concerns and participate in treatment-planning discussions.
- Ensure professional standards are met and provide expert testimony when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
