Licensed Psychologist - SCI Phoenix

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!

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

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.
• 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.

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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.