Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy guiding clinical teams, supporting complex treatment needs, and shaping strong mental health programs? As a Licensed Psychologist Manager with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you oversee psychological services that directly impact the safety and wellness of the facility. This role allows you to apply your clinical judgment, develop treatment strategies, and collaborate with staff across multiple units. Become part of a team that values leadership, compassion, and professional excellence!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages psychological services by supervising staff, overseeing evaluations, and guiding treatment practices within SCI Smithfield. It requires strong clinical judgment, effective leadership, and consistent coordination with facility teams. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Lead psychological staff in conducting evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention services
• Program Management: Develop and guide psychological services programs and implement new procedures
• Committee Leadership: Chair clinical committees that oversee mental health reviews and response processes
• Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and review diagnostic testing and treatment documentation
• Consultation Support: Provide guidance to facility units on behavioral management and special needs services
• Accreditation Compliance: Ensure psychological services meet accreditation standards and testify 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; 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 Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possession of a valid license to practice psychology as issued by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. Applicants with out-of-state licensure must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirement:

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review