Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Mercer

Full Job Description

The Department of Corrections at SCI Mercer is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our Psychology Department.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact within a correctional setting.

In this leadership role, you will guide a team of clinicians, support the delivery of high-quality psychological services, and contribute to the overall well-being and rehabilitation of the inmate population.

As a key member of our institution’s leadership team, you will help shape treatment strategies, ensure compliance with clinical standards, and foster a supportive, collaborative environment for both staff and inmates.

If you are looking for a rewarding career that combines clinical expertise, team leadership, and public service, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your professional journey.

Requirements

As a Licensed Psychologist Manager with the Department of Corrections, you will oversee the planning, organization, and direction of the institution’s psychological services program. In this leadership role, you will coordinate psychological services with other disciplines, develop and update policies and procedures for existing programs, and chair the Psychiatric Review Team. You will also serve as a standing member of the Clinical Review Team for suicides and attempted suicides, consult regularly with psychiatry and medical staff, and conduct psychological testing and evaluations for inmates.

If you have the required experience and are looking to join a dynamic and dedicated Psychology Department, the Department of Corrections encourages you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist (Commonwealth job titles 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, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirements:

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:

• 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

Additional 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.