Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Licensed Psychologist - SCI Phoenix
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Are you ready to shape the future of correctional psychology? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is on the lookout for a passionate and highly skilled Licensed Psychologist to become a vital part of our psychology department. In this vital role, you will deliver crucial psychological services to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. Step into a dynamic, challenging environment where your psychological expertise directly contributes to rehabilitation and a safer community!
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will have a crucial role in providing mental health services to the inmates at SCI Phoenix. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments and evaluations using a variety of psychological diagnostic measures to determine the inmates\' intellectual functioning, personality, and other related factors. You will also be responsible for providing individual therapy sessions and crisis intervention for inmates. Additionally, you will be involved in screening inmates and making referrals for psychiatric or other mental health services as needed. Your role as a Licensed Psychologist plays a vital part in the overall well-being and rehabilitation of the inmates at SCI Phoenix.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Responsibilities
Provide psychological assessments and evaluations using a range of diagnostic measures to determine intellectual functioning, personality, and related factors.
Provide individual therapy sessions and crisis intervention for inmates as needed.
Screen inmates and make referrals for psychiatric or other mental health services.
Contribute to the overall well-being and rehabilitation of inmates at SCI Phoenix.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications Special Requirements:
You must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
As an employee in the Department of Corrections, you must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within two months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
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.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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 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 the PA government site and click on Veterans.
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.
The information provided in this posting is intended to describe the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not an all-inclusive list of duties. This position may require additional duties as assigned.
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As a Licensed Psychologist, you will have a crucial role in providing mental health services to the inmates at SCI Phoenix. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments and evaluations using a variety of psychological diagnostic measures to determine the inmates\' intellectual functioning, personality, and other related factors. You will also be responsible for providing individual therapy sessions and crisis intervention for inmates. Additionally, you will be involved in screening inmates and making referrals for psychiatric or other mental health services as needed. Your role as a Licensed Psychologist plays a vital part in the overall well-being and rehabilitation of the inmates at SCI Phoenix.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Responsibilities
Provide psychological assessments and evaluations using a range of diagnostic measures to determine intellectual functioning, personality, and related factors.
Provide individual therapy sessions and crisis intervention for inmates as needed.
Screen inmates and make referrals for psychiatric or other mental health services.
Contribute to the overall well-being and rehabilitation of inmates at SCI Phoenix.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications Special Requirements:
You must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
As an employee in the Department of Corrections, you must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within two months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
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.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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 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 the PA government site and click on Veterans.
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.
The information provided in this posting is intended to describe the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not an all-inclusive list of duties. This position may require additional duties as assigned.
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