Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Mahanoy
About The Position
This role gives you the chance to support inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy as they develop emotional stability and constructive behavior in a secure environment. Your work will help individuals build emotional resilience, develop healthier responses to challenges, and strengthen personal accountability. Join a team that values discipline, integrity, and positive change. This position supports the mental and emotional well-being of inmates by providing counseling, assessment, and coordination of care. You will help guide treatment planning and support appropriate techniques to modify and manage inmate behavior.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Must meet the PA residency requirement.
- 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
- Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling that supports emotional adjustment and behavior change
- Conduct interviews and administer psychological tests to assess needs and guide treatment decisions
- Work with other departments, agencies, and mental health facilities to ensure inmates receive appropriate services
- Offer support to assess housing unit inmates and staff as needed
- Serve on institutional committees and contribute information for reviews and decision making
- Act as a liaison for mental health services and help prepare inmates for community-based care
Benefits
- Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
