Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Smithfield

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48488-43100

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMI Trmt Svcs

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 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

State Correctional Institution at Smithfield/Treatment Services

Worksite Address

1120 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

Contact Email

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role as a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC). This position allows you to guide important mental health services that support inmate rehabilitation and safety. You will lead a skilled team and help shape programs that promote positive outcomes. Join an agency where your expertise makes a lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees the psychological services program at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield and ensures that mental health care is delivered effectively and responsibly. The role focuses on supervising staff, guiding treatment practices, and supporting facility operations. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, you will perform the following duties:
Program Oversight:

Direct psychological services and guide program development to support mental health needs
Staff Supervision:

Lead and evaluate psychological staff while reviewing assessments and treatment decisions
Clinical Guidance:

Provide expert consultation on treatment approaches and complex inmate mental health concerns
Evaluation Review:

Assess diagnostic reports and ensure testing practices meet professional standards
Committee Leadership:

Chair key facility committees that address mental health, crisis response, and intake processes
Policy Development:

Shape and integrate procedures that strengthen psychological services and facility operations

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.

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:

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.

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.
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.