Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Chester
About The Position
This position focuses on providing psychological services that support the mental health and emotional adjustment needs of the inmate population. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties: Counseling Services: Provide individual and group counseling to help inmates modify and manage behaviors Psychological Evaluations: Conduct interviews, administer tests, and prepare reports based on assessment results Service Coordination: Work with other departments and agencies to support the delivery of mental health services Program Support: Assist with research efforts and participate in institutional committees and teams Crisis Response: Offer crisis intervention to support inmates and assist assessment housing unit staff Training Guidance: Provide guidance to student interns in psychological testing, scoring, and interpretation of results
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.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You 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 to help inmates modify and manage behaviors
- Conduct interviews, administer tests, and prepare reports based on assessment results
- Work with other departments and agencies to support the delivery of mental health services
- Assist with research efforts and participate in institutional committees and teams
- Offer crisis intervention to support inmates and assist assessment housing unit staff
- Provide guidance to student interns in psychological testing, scoring, and interpretation of results
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
