Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Frackville

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about advancing mental health care, supporting rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety? As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections for the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville, you will lead important mental health services that support positive change. This role allows you to use your skills to guide treatment efforts and strengthen care for the inmate population. Your leadership helps create a safe and constructive setting. Apply today to take the next step in your professional growth while creating meaningful, lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides leadership and direction for psychological services within the correctional facility. The role ensures that treatment programs, evaluations, and clinical practices support inmate well-being and align with agency standards. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Supervision: Oversee psychological staff and guide evaluations, counseling, and crisis response services
• Program Leadership: Manage development of psychological programs and coordinate policy and procedure improvements
• Committee Oversight: Lead key mental health and review committees to support coordinated inmate care
• Testing Review: Evaluate psychological test interpretations and ensure accuracy of diagnostic reporting
• Consultation Services: Provide guidance to staff regarding mental health treatment plans and specialized unit needs
• Accreditation Support: Ensure compliance with standards required for accreditation and represent the agency as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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 in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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