Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

THE POSITION

The Licensed Psychologist Manager with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a rewarding and challenging career leading mental health services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This role places you at the center of one of the largest mental health treatment systems. You guide clinical practices, strengthen services, and support inmates who rely on quality psychological care. This position allows you to influence operations and contribute to long-term improvements across the facility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages mental health programs and clinical services that assist inmates at SCI Mahanoy. The role provides leadership in evaluation, counseling, and program development. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Oversight: Supervise psychological staff and support evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and crisis response
• Program Management: Develop and guide mental health programs while integrating new policies and procedures
• Committee Leadership: Lead or participate on review teams and committees that support assessment, safety, and treatment planning
• Clinical Review: Evaluate test interpretations and prepare detailed psychological and behavioral reports
• Consultation Support: Advise managers and staff on mental health concerns and treatment planning for specialized units
• Accreditation Compliance: Maintain standards for psychological services and provide expert testimony when required

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 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 ge