Psychological Services Associate Corrections - SCI Phoenix
Psychological Services Associate Corrections - SCI Phoenix
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$ 61903 - 94118
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The State Correctional Institution at Phoenix within the Department of Corrections (DOC) is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as a Psychological Services Associate within our esteemed Psychology Department. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of our correctional population while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing essential psychological support and services.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Psychological Services Associates (PSA) within SCI Phoenix you will provide a variety of professional services to ensure the mental health and general emotional needs of the population served are addressed efficiently and effectively. You will assist the Licensed Psychologist Manager in planning and organizing outpatient mental health and psychological services for SCI Phoenix including the development and promulgation of patients Individual Recovery Plans (i.e. treatment plans). You may also administer psychological tests intelligence tests mental status examinations and prepare psychological assessments as necessary under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager.
Within this role you will facilitate both individual and group treatment for those diagnosed with mental illnesses individuals convicted of sex offenses individuals dually diagnosed and general population inmates as needed for crisis related services. Group and individual sessions may include topics such as resocialization prison adjustment offense specific behaviors treatment plan goals anger management skills sleep hygiene practices and more. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting public service career the Department of Corrections wants to meet you!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 40 hours/week.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61903.00 (before taxes).
- 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:
- A Masters degree in psychology or a closely related field which includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology counseling educational counseling rehabilitation human development learning or motivation.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- 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 notbe 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand 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.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
