Psychological Services Associate, Corrections - SCI Mahanoy

Psychological Services Associate, Corrections

• SCI Mahanoy Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $63,301.00
• $96,225.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Frackville 301 Grey Line Drive (Show on map) May 11, 2026 Salary $63,301.00
• $96,225.

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

CS-2026-49265-43012

Department Department of Corrections Division CR MAH Trmt Srvs Opening Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 43012 Position Number 00302286 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00114650 Bureau / Division CR MAH Treatment Svcs Worksite Address 301 Grey Line Drive City Frackville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17931 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a fulfilling profession which challenges your clinical skills and offers the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is eager to welcome an enthusiastic and driven collaborator to join our Psychology Department as a Psychological Services Associate (PSA) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This exciting career path offers the opportunity to help individuals build skills and improve their adjustment through counseling and structured programs while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. Join us in our mission to render the vital services necessary to ensure every reentrant has the opportunity to successfully reintegrate back into the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides counseling, evaluation support, and behavioral guidance to inmates at SCI Mahanoy under the oversight of licensed psychological staff. Through your work, you will assist with addressing mental health needs and supporting safety within the correctional setting. As a Psychological Services Associate, you will perform the following duties:

Counseling Services:

Provide individual and group counseling using approved therapeutic techniques

Assessment Support:

Conduct interviews and assist with psychological testing under supervision

Interdepartmental Coordination:

Work with institutional staff and external agencies to support inmate services

Treatment Planning:

Prepare case recommendations and behavior plans for review by licensed psychologists

Research Assistance:

Support research efforts to strengthen psychological services programs

General Duties:

Perform related tasks that contribute to inmate well-being and program effectiveness

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours/week Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday

• Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,301.00 (before taxes). Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration. 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:

A Master's degree in psychology or a closely related field, which includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology, counseling, educational counseling, rehabilitation, human development, learning, or motivation. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 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). 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. 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 (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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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. 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.