Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Greene
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring a Psychological Services Specialist at the State Correctional Institution at Greene. The role provides counseling, evaluation, and coordinated psychological services to support the emotional and behavioral needs of inmates. The position contributes to treatment and constructive development through counseling, assessment, treatment planning, behavior planning, and coordination with institutional and external partners. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Additional pay may be considered for employees who possess or obtain Pennsylvania licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes 15 graduate-level credits in psychology or counseling. Applicants may meet the education requirement when within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 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; additional pay may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling on adjustment, skill-building, and treatment goals.
- Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret findings, and recommend next steps in consultation with supervising psychologists.
- Coordinate with institutional staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support continuity of care and treatment needs.
- Prepare case formulations recommending counseling or therapy interventions for review and approval.
- Develop behavior modification plans under the direction of supervisory psychologists.
- Participate in required training to enhance psychological service delivery.
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Additional pay consideration for qualifying Pennsylvania professional licensure.
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