Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

About the role

The Licensed Psychologist Manager with the Department of Corrections (DOC) oversees mental health programs and clinical services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This role involves guiding clinical practices, strengthening services, and supporting inmates who rely on quality psychological care.

Responsibilities

• Staff Oversight: Supervise psychological staff and support evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and crisis response
• Program Management: Develop and guide mental health programs while integrating new policies and procedures
• Committee Leadership: Lead or participate on review teams and committees that support assessment, safety, and treatment planning
• Clinical Review: Evaluate test interpretations and prepare detailed psychological and behavioral reports
• Consultation Support: Advise managers and staff on mental health concerns and treatment planning for specialized units
• Accreditation Compliance: Maintain standards for psychological services and provide expert testimony when required

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: 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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.