Forensic Psychology
Job ID: CS-2025-21256-43041
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that uses your professional mental health training in a unique and diverse environment? Would you enjoy supporting inmates by developing and implementing customized counseling programs that promote wellness? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our Psychology Department. If you want to make a positive impact by helping rehabilitating inmates during incarceration, we encourage you to apply today!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide psychological services to inmates by administering, scoring, and interpreting numerous psychological tests. You will evaluate, monitor, and support inmates with severe mental illness. You will conduct individual and group psychotherapy, screen inmates for psychiatric services and mental health services, as well as respond to emergencies and crisis interventions. This role requires the ability to exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates while formulating appropriate short and long term psychological treatment objectives. In addition, you will assist with research projects, serve on committees, and testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
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
Special Requirements:
You must possess a valid license to practice psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
All employees in the Department of Corrections 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 Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.
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:
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