Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Greene
About The Position
The Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Greene oversees clinical programs and manages psychological services supporting treatment planning, evaluation, and inmate adjustment. The position directs psychological staff, guides clinical programs, mentors staff, and supports institutional decisions that contribute to rehabilitation and facility operations. The manager oversees counseling program development and improvement, supports research activities, leads facility committees covering intake review, mental health assessments, and critical incident response, and sets clinical standards for psychological staff. The position also reviews testing measures, test interpretations, and mental health reports, and advises unit managers and specialized teams on treatment needs. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is required. Applicants must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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.
- Possession of a valid license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, or a valid psychology 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, Pennsylvania.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Direct psychological staff in evaluations, counseling, treatment planning, and crisis response.
- Oversee the creation and improvement of counseling programs and support research activities.
- Lead facility committees responsible for intake review, mental health assessments, and critical incident response.
- Set clinical standards for psychological staff and assess the reliability and validity of testing measures.
- Examine test interpretations and prepare or review mental health reports that guide institutional decisions.
- Advise unit managers and specialized teams on treatment needs.
- Participate in staff meetings to review inmate progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
