Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Psychological Services Specialist, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Psychological Services Specialist, Corrections – SCI Mahanoy
Become a Psychological Services Specialist at the Department of Corrections (DOC) in the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. Join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to healing and hope within the correctional system.
Description of Work
Provide mental health services to inmates, including group therapy sessions and individual interviews.
Select appropriate psychological tests and coordinate with professional staff to ensure inmates receive necessary counseling and medical services.
Write and prepare various psychological reports for classification, clinical interviews, and evaluations.
Work with the Licensed Psychologist Manager to develop departmental education therapeutic programs.
Provide initial crisis intervention with inmates until further professional services are arranged.
Work Schedule and Compensation
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday, with a 30‑minute lunch break).
Telework may be available in some cases.
Starting annual salary $67,736.00 (before taxes). Additional pay considered for licensure in social work, clinical social work, or counseling.
Eligible for further communication via email; check spam/junk folders.
Qualifications
Two years as a Psychological Services Associate Corrections (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title) or a Master’s degree in psychology (minimum fifteen graduate credits in psychology) plus two years of supervised experience.
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
Must meet PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
Provide relevant detailed experience/education in the application.
Attach unofficial transcripts if education is claimed.
Submit by posting closing date; late applications not accepted.
Failure to meet application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
Veterans
Employability preference for qualified veterans per Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103).
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and 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 protected category.
Examination Information
Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam; no separate test required.
Score valid only for this posting.
Provide accurate information to avoid lower scores or disqualification.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Results will be provided via email.
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Description of Work
Provide mental health services to inmates, including group therapy sessions and individual interviews.
Select appropriate psychological tests and coordinate with professional staff to ensure inmates receive necessary counseling and medical services.
Write and prepare various psychological reports for classification, clinical interviews, and evaluations.
Work with the Licensed Psychologist Manager to develop departmental education therapeutic programs.
Provide initial crisis intervention with inmates until further professional services are arranged.
Work Schedule and Compensation
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday, with a 30‑minute lunch break).
Telework may be available in some cases.
Starting annual salary $67,736.00 (before taxes). Additional pay considered for licensure in social work, clinical social work, or counseling.
Eligible for further communication via email; check spam/junk folders.
Qualifications
Two years as a Psychological Services Associate Corrections (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title) or a Master’s degree in psychology (minimum fifteen graduate credits in psychology) plus two years of supervised experience.
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
Must meet PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
Provide relevant detailed experience/education in the application.
Attach unofficial transcripts if education is claimed.
Submit by posting closing date; late applications not accepted.
Failure to meet application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
Veterans
Employability preference for qualified veterans per Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103).
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and 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 protected category.
Examination Information
Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam; no separate test required.
Score valid only for this posting.
Provide accurate information to avoid lower scores or disqualification.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Results will be provided via email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr