Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

Overview Do you enjoy guiding clinical teams, supporting complex treatment needs, and shaping strong mental health programs? As a Licensed Psychologist Manager with the State Correctional Institution at Smithfield, you oversee psychological services that directly impact the safety and wellness of the facility. This role allows you to apply your clinical judgment, develop treatment strategies, and collaborate with staff across multiple units. Responsibilities This position manages psychological services by supervising staff, overseeing evaluations, and guiding treatment practices within SCI Smithfield. It requires strong clinical judgment, effective leadership, and consistent coordination with facility teams. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties: Staff Supervision: Lead psychological staff in conducting evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention services Program Management: Develop and guide psychological services programs and implement new procedures Committee Leadership: Chair clinical committees that oversee mental health reviews and response processes Clinical Standards: Establish competencies and review diagnostic testing and treatment documentation Consultation Support: Provide guidance to facility units on behavioral management and special needs services Accreditation Compliance: Ensure psychological services meet accreditation standards and testify as needed 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 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, 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. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. 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 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. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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 and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). Accommodations 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. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani