Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Laurel Highlands
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Somerset
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
Are you looking to use your training and professional care skills
in an exciting new environment? Do you have organizational skills
and strong leadership that can direct the delivery of psychological
services programs for rehabilitating inmates? The Department of
Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel
Highlands is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist
Manager to join our Psychology Department. If you want to work with
a dynamic team that supports the mental and emotional wellness of
offenders while helping to reduce criminal behavior by providing
individualized treatment, then we encourage you to submit your
application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will manage
the psychological services programs at (SCI) Laurel Highlands. You
will supervise and participate in the work of psychological staff
by screening inmates referred for psychiatric services, conducting
psychological evaluations, and making appropriate referrals for
additional evaluation or treatment. You will also serve as
administrative supervisor in the development of psychological
services programs while integrating and monitoring new policies and
procedures. This role requires effective communication to consult
with staff regarding inmate treatment, evaluation, and case
management as well as a genuine desire to counsel inmates dealing
with daily living adjustment, social interactions, and work setting
problems. In addition, you will testify as an expert witness in
legal proceedings, conduct staff meetings, and serve as chairman of
the Initial Reception Committee, Suicide Clinical Review Team,
Psychiatric Review Team, Mental Health Services Review Committee,
and Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
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 weekWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday,
with a 30-minute lunch.This position is eligible for full
retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.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 $86,299.00
(before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding
this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk
folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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); orOne year of experience as a
licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or
individuals with mental illness, mental retardation or behavioral
dysfunction.
Special Requirements:
Other Requirements:Successful completion of basic training in
Elizabethtown, PA is required.
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.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment
preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and
local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences
for veterans, go to
www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and
click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech
disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due
to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations
with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is
committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion
as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified
people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed,
ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status,
disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal
or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions,
serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is
required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your
score is based on the detailed information you provide on your
application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your
score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide
complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than
deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for
this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
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