Make a Difference as a Licensed Psychologist at SCI Phoenix

Job description

THE POSITION
Are you passionate about improving mental health, rehabilitation, and public safety by reducing criminal behavior through personalized inmate treatment and education in Pennsylvania? The Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Licensed Psychologist to join our Psychology Department. In this vital role, you will provide essential psychological services to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. Apply today to become a catalyst for change and help us transform lives!.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will deliver psychological services to inmates, including administering, scoring, and interpreting various diagnostic tools to assess intellectual abilities, personality traits, interests, aptitudes, and other psychological factors. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and therapeutic support as required, conduct individual and group psychotherapy, and screen inmates for psychiatric and other mental health services. Additionally, you will create both short- and long-term psychological treatment goals for each inmate and design and implement a counseling program to address adjustment issues in daily life, social interactions, and work environments.

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.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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 $77,379.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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
Special Requirements:
You must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
As an employee in the Department of Corrections, you must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within two months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.

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 Requirement:
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.

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 Sign up or sign in for contact information and click on Veterans.
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• Work-life balance: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• Excellent benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement plans