Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections

• SCI Smithfield Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $89,996.00
• $136,842.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon 1120 Pike Street (Show on map) Oct 07, 2026 Salary $89,996.00
• $136,842.

00 Annually Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-60310-43100

Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMI Trmt Svcs Opening Date 10/07/2026 Closing Date 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 43100 Position Number 00084985 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit F3 Pay Group ST10 Bureau / Division Code 00116450 Bureau / Division CR Smithfield Treatment Services Worksite Address 1120 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16652 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to join our Psychology Department. This position offers a meaningful way to support inmate well-being while guiding key mental health services. As LPM, you will be responsible for the overall administration of SCI's psychological services program. You will join a dedicated team at SCI Smithfield that values expertise and steady leadership. Step into a role where your experience makes a lasting difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees and directs psychological services programs within SCI Smithfield, ensuring high quality care and effective clinical practices across the institution. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Staff Leadership:

Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, direct referrals, and oversee therapeutic interventions

Program Development:

Shape psychological services programs, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research initiatives

Committee Oversight:

Lead key institutional committees that review intake, crisis response, and mental health services

Clinical Standards:

Set competencies, determine privileges, and maintain reliability and validity standards for psychological measures

Evaluation Review:

Assess interpretations of psychological tests and review diagnostic and behavioral reports

Consultation Services:

Advise staff on treatment planning, support special units, and participate in discussions of inmate adjustment and care plans 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 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

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, intellectual disabilities or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirement:

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:

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.