Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

This role offers a powerful opportunity to lead mental health services within a secure correctional facility at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. You will guide programs that support individuals facing the daily realities of incarceration and the unique challenges of a structured correctional setting. Your leadership strengthens staff performance, builds teamwork, and ensures clinical practices meet the complex needs of a prison environment, creating meaningful and lasting impact every day.

About the Role

This position oversees and directs psychological services at SCI Mahanoy, serving as both a clinical and administrative leader. The role ensures effective delivery of mental health support and supervises key program functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide psychological services staff in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Conduct evaluations and direct the use of diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches.
• Manage and develop psychological programs that support inmate adjustment problems with daily living, social interaction, and work settings.
• 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.
• Develop and integrate mental health policies and ensure adherence to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
• Provide expertise to specialized units and staff regarding treatment and case planning.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 licensure must be converted to Pennsylvania licensure within one year of employment.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• No telework option available for this position.