Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Laurel Highlands
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Somerset
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
THE POSITION
Are you ready to use your professional health care skills to serve
rehabilitating inmates? The Department of Corrections, State
Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands, is seeking a
highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager. Do not miss this
career opportunity! Join our dynamic team of collaborative
professionals committed to public service!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will plan, organize, and
direct the psychological services program. This will include
developing new policies and performing psychological evaluation of
inmates. Interpersonal skills are a vital component of this
position, as you will need to collaborate with staff from
psychiatric services, behavioral management, and other disciplines.
You will also chair the Psychiatric Review Team, participate in the
Clinical Review Team for suicides and attempted suicides, and
maintain security and custody control standards. 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.This position is eligible for full retirement
benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be
non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment
within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at
the starting annual salary of $86,299.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position
via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these
notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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:
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
www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and
click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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. 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.
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.
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