Reference #: 4553439 THE POSITION Join our team as a Licensed Psychologist Manager at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Dallas. We seek a highly motivated individual to lead our psychology department and develop psychological services programs. As a leader in this role, you will guide and support a team of psychological staff, conduct assessments, shape innovative policies, manage counseling programs, and contribute to impactful research projects. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate support and assistance to psychology staff in counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention for inmates. Advance your career and make a profound difference in the field of psychology. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Licensed Psychologist Manager at SCI Dallas, you will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the institution's psychological services program. As part of your role, you will develop new policies and procedures, lead the population Psychiatric Review Team, and join clinical review teams. You will directly administer psychological tests and evaluations for inmates, contributing significantly to their rehabilitation. Additionally, you will supervise and work with subordinate psychological staff to evaluate inmates for mental health services, provide counseling and crisis intervention, set treatment objectives, and oversee psychological services programs. Your expertise in mental care is valuable, especially for helping inmates. Join our dynamic psychology department at SCI Dallas to make a real difference.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment; 37.5 hour work week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. 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; or One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation or behavioral dysfunction. Special Requirements: 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.

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). 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:

Pennsy vania 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.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.