Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy
About the role
As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will oversee essential psychological programs that shape well-being and support meaningful progress at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This role gives you the opportunity to guide treatment strategies, strengthen clinical practices, and inspire a team committed to high-quality care. Each day brings new challenges that highlight your leadership, expertise, and drive to make a difference. This position offers purpose, growth, and the chance to create lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision: Oversee psychological personnel, direct screenings, guide evaluations, and support therapeutic interventions
- Program Leadership: Develop policies, integrate new procedures, manage counseling programs, and participate in psychological research
- Committee Oversight: Lead review teams, coordinate clinical discussions, and manage critical incident response efforts
- Clinical Standards: Establish competencies, review psychological measures, and maintain accurate diagnostic reporting
- Mental Health Support: Consult with behavioral needs units, advise staff on treatment issues, and evaluate inmate adjustment plans
- Accreditation Compliance: Provide expert testimony, uphold American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and complete required related duties
Requirements
- Possess a valid license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, or a valid license from another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board (out‑of‑state licensees must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment)
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
- Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
- Ability to perform essential job functions
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal Government job title), 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
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
Pay
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
Schedule
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 is not available for this position.