Licensed Psychologist Manager Corrections - SCI Mercer
Licensed Psychologist Manager Corrections - SCI Mercer
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about improving mental health rehabilitation and public safety The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and driven Licensed Psychologist Manager at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer. In this role you will oversee the administration and development of psychological services programs playing a vital part in shaping inmate rehabilitation. Apply today to be a catalyst for positive change helping us transform lives and create a safer brighter future!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will oversee and participate in the activities of subordinate psychological staff. This includes screening inmates referred for psychiatric and mental health services making appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment conducting psychological assessments and administering and interpreting diagnostic measures. Diagnostic techniques will be employed to assess intellectual functioning personality structure interests aptitudes and other psychological factors. Additionally you will formulate both shortterm and longterm psychological treatment goals for inmates and provide immediate crisis intervention and therapeutic services. As the administrative supervisor you will shape psychological services programs assist in creating new policies and develop a counseling program to address adjustment challenges in daily life social interactions and work environments.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5hour work week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 mental ation or behavioral dysfunction.
Special Requirements:
- You must have 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 outofstate 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.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to www.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
