Are you passionate about advancing mental health care, supporting rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety? The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Licensed Psychologist Manager to lead the psychology department at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the administration, coordination, and strategic development of comprehensive psychological services, playing a critical part in promoting effective treatment and successful inmate rehabilitation. If you are ready to lead with purpose, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.

In this position, you will supervise and participate in the work of subordinate psychological staff. This includes screening inmates referred for psychiatric and mental health services, making appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment, and conducting psychological assessments, as well as administering and interpreting diagnostic measures. Diagnostic techniques will be employed to assess intellectual functioning, personality structure, interests, aptitudes, and other psychological factors. Additionally, you will formulate both short-term and long-term psychological treatment goals for inmates and provide immediate crisis intervention and therapeutic services. As the administrative supervisor, you will shape psychological services programs, assist in creating new policies, and develop a counseling program to address adjustment challenges in daily life, social interactions, and work environments.

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-hour work 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.

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 the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.