Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

About the role

This position manages psychological services by supervising staff, overseeing evaluations, and guiding treatment practices within SCI Smithfield. It requires strong clinical judgment, effective leadership, and consistent coordination with facility teams.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Lead psychological staff in conducting evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention services
• Program Management: Develop and guide psychological services programs and implement new procedures
• Committee Leadership: Chair clinical committees that oversee mental health reviews and response processes
• Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and review diagnostic testing and treatment documentation
• Consultation Support: Provide guidance to facility units on behavioral management and special needs services
• Accreditation Compliance: Ensure psychological services meet accreditation standards and testify as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist; 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: 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.
• Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.