Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Camp Hill

About the role

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections who is prepared to provide decisive leadership at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. This role offers the opportunity to oversee psychological services that support inmates as they navigate complex behavioral challenges within a secure environment. Bring your expertise to a team that depends on your guidance to uphold strict professional standards and effective operational practices. Step into a career where your sound judgment, reliability, and commitment to efficient and orderly operations are valued every day.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership: Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, and direct clinical services
• Program Development: Develop policies, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research programs
• Committee Oversight: Lead review committees that support mental health, crisis response, and intake processes
• Clinical Standards: Set competencies, ensure reliable testing measures, and update medical stability ratings
• Diagnostics Review: Evaluate test interpretations and prepare comprehensive psychological and progress reports
• Consultation Duties: Provide guidance to specialized units and lead staff meetings on inmate adjustment and treatment

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: 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.