Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Pine Grove

State of Pennsylvania

$89K — $136K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid license to practice psychology in Pennsylvania or eligible for reciprocity.
  • One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or equivalent psychological role.
  • Experience in treatment of inmates or individuals with mental health disorders.
  • Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and supervise psychological staff in evaluations and crisis intervention.
  • Guide the development and improvement of psychological service programs.
  • Lead committees addressing mental health needs and treatment planning.
  • Evaluate psychological testing and ensure accurate diagnosis.
  • Advise staff on mental health concerns and treatment planning across units.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for psychological services.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement benefits eligible at ages 50 or 55.
  • Internal mobility and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee discounts on various services and memberships.
Full Job Description
Salary: $89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually
Location : Indiana County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR PNG Trmt Svcs
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 43100
Position Number: 00265488
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: F3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00115650
Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections / State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove
Worksite Address: 189 Fyock Road
City: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15701
Contact Name: Wendy Mangan
Contact Phone: 717.307.3225
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our Psychology Department. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will oversee important psychological services that support safety and rehabilitation. You will work with staff, lead program development, and provide clinical guidance that strengthens treatment goals. This position brings variety, responsibility, and the chance to influence positive outcomes. Apply today and become part of a team that is dedicated to high-quality mental health care.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position leads psychological services at the facility by supervising staff, guiding treatment efforts, and overseeing essential mental health programs. The role focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and ensuring accurate evaluations and documentation. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties:
  • Clinical Supervision: Direct and support subordinate psychological staff while overseeing evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention
  • Program Development: Guide the creation and improvement of psychological services programs and related policies
  • Committee Leadership: Lead facility committees that address mental health needs, reviews, and treatment planning
  • Test Review: Evaluate interpretations of psychological testing and ensure accurate diagnostic reporting
  • Consultation Support: Advise staff on mental health concerns and participate in treatment planning across units
  • Accreditation Compliance: Ensure psychological services meet required standards and prepare documentation for reviews

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
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.
  • This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:
  • 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 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.

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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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess 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.
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, you must list your license number, issue date, and expiration date below.
03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Psychologist or a Licensed Psychologist for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability or behavioral dysfunction?
  • Yes
  • No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
  • Yes

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Assesses mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc., provided by other professionals and staff; interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates and administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have professional experience related to the work behavior above which includes assessing mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders of patien

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