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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Frackville, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60811-42990

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR MAH Trmt Srvs

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

42990

Position Number

00302286

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00114650

Bureau / Division

SCI Mahanoy

Worksite Address

301 Grey Line Drive

City

Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17931

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

717.705.5614

Contact Email

hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION
As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC with the Department of Corrections, you will inspire meaningful growth by supporting emotional well-being in a secure correctional environment. This role empowers you to guide inmates as they work toward greater stability and healthier coping skills. You will join a dedicated team that champions structure and positive change every day. Step into a rewarding role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy where your commitment helps shape lasting progress.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides psychological services that support the mental health and emotional adjustment of inmates at SCI Mahanoy. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties:

  • Therapy Services: Provide counseling and group therapy that addresses behavior management, prison adjustment, and emotional skill building
  • Assessment Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret results, and prepare written evaluations
  • Service Coordination: Work with staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support inmate treatment needs
  • Research Support: Assist with studies that strengthen psychological services within the correctional system
  • Intern Guidance: Support psychology interns by demonstrating testing, scoring, and interpretation procedures
  • Crisis Response: Provide intervention services to inmates in assessment housing during urgent situations


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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes). Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain 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. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
  • 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:

  • A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.


Other Requirements:

  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • 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).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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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Posting ID: 1306378661 Posted: 2026-10-19 Job Title: Psychological Services Specialist