Licensed Psychologist - SCI Phoenix

Job description

THE POSITION
Utilize your expertise by reducing criminal behavior and foster a path toward rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The Department of Corrections is on the lookout for a passionate and highly skilled Licensed Psychologist to become a vital part of our psychology department. In this pivotal role, you will deliver crucial psychological services to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. By joining the Department of Corrections, you will have the opportunity to be a transformative force, making a significant impact on the lives of those in our care. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals and communities!


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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist for the Department of Corrections, your primary role will involve providing psychological services to the inmate population at your designated institution. This includes administering, scoring, and interpreting various psychological assessments. You will be tasked with providing evaluations, monitoring, and support for inmates with severe mental health issues, as well as those requiring crisis intervention and treatment planning. Additionally, you will conduct both individual and group psychotherapy sessions and assess inmates for psychiatric and other mental health services.

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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

All employees must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
All employees in the Department of Corrections 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 the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
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 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:

Pennsylvania 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 to Sign up or sign in for contact information 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.