Salary$89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually LocationHuntingdon County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-0-43100 Department Department of Corrections DivisionCR SMI Trmt Svcs Opening Date 10/07/2026 Closing Date10/21/:59 PM Eastern Job Code43100Position NumberUnionNon-Union Bargaining UnitF3Pay GroupST10Bureau / Division CodeBureau / DivisionCR Smithfield Treatment Services Worksite Address1120 Pike StreetCityHuntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code16652Contact NameYen LeContact Phone Contact EmailTHE POSITION The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections, to join our Psychology Department. This position offers a meaningful way to support inmate well-being while guiding key mental health services. As LPM, you will be responsible for the overall administration of SCI's psychological services program. You will join a dedicated team at SCI Smithfield that values expertise and steady leadership. Step into a role where your experience makes a lasting difference. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position oversees and directs psychological services programs within SCI Smithfield, ensuring high quality care and effective clinical practices across the institution. As a Licensed Psychologist Manager, you will perform the following duties: Staff Leadership: Supervise psychological staff, guide evaluations, direct referrals, and oversee therapeutic interventions Program Development: Shape psychological services programs, integrate new procedures, and manage counseling and research initiatives Committee Oversight: Lead key institutional committees that review intake, crisis response, and mental health services Clinical Standards: Set competencies, determine privileges, and maintain reliability and validity standards for psychological measures Evaluation Review: Assess interpretations of psychological tests and review diagnostic and behavioral reports Consultation Services: Advise staff on treatment planning, support special units, and participate in discussions of inmate adjustment and care plans 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Licensed Psychologist MH or Psychologist; orOne 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).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 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
