Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Fayette

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about advancing mental health care, supporting rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety? The Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections role with the Department of Corrections offers a meaningful way to support the well-being of inmates while guiding skilled psychological staff. This position gives you the chance to lead important mental health programs within a secure correctional setting. Your leadership helps create a stable environment where treatment and progress can take place. Apply today to step into a role that values expertise, compassion, and steady direction.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads psychological services within the institution and ensures that inmates receive appropriate evaluations, treatment, and support. The role focuses on supervising staff, guiding program development, and maintaining high standards of care. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Oversee the work of psychological staff and guide evaluations, counseling, crisis support, and treatment planning
• Program Leadership: Develop and manage psychological services programs and assist in creating new policies and procedures
• Committee Oversight: Lead key institutional committees focused on mental health review, crisis response, and inmate reception processes
• Clinical Standards: Set competencies for staff, ensure accuracy of psychological measures, and review diagnostic and evaluation reports
• Consultation Support: Provide guidance to specialized units and staff regarding mental health issues and treatment approaches
• Legal and Compliance: Offer expert testimony when needed and ensure psychological services meet accreditation standards

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 f