Licensed Psychologist Manager

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THE POSITION
Are you interested in professional, supervisory, and administrative work in the field of psychology as part of a team that strives to reduce recidivism, while respecting victim rights, and ensure every reentrant has the opportunity to successfully reintegrate back into the community? This is the role for you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our Psychology Department. Apply now for the chance to make a lasting, positive difference by managing and providing key psychological services with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist Manager for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the psychological services program for the institution. This includes coordinating the psychological services program in the institution with other disciplines, developing and writing new policies and procedures for existing programs, and chairing the population Psychiatric Review Team. You will also participate as a standing member of the Clinical review Team for suicides and attempted suicides, consult with psychiatry and medical staff, and perform psychological testing and evaluation of inmates. Our team will rely on your knowledge of the principles, methods, standards, and ethical principles of psychology; ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate psychological data across professional disciplines; and dedication to ensuring that all treatment provided meets required standards and adapts to the unique short and long term needs of the people committed to our care.

If you have the required experience and are looking to join a dynamic Psychology Department, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

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.
• 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: 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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 Requirements:
• This position requires 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.