Reference #: 4515840
THE POSITIONBring your expertise in psychology to the Department of Corrections (DOC)! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is looking for a Licensed Psychologist to join our psychology department. If you want to make a difference in the lives of inmates and start a meaningful and rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Licensed Psychologist for the DOC, you will be responsible for providing psychological services for the inmate population at SCI Phoenix. In this position, you will administer and interpret a wide range of psychological diagnostic measures and techniques to evaluate intellectual functioning, personality structure, interests, aptitudes, and related psychological factors. This includes conducting individual assessments and clinical interviews. You will also conduct psychological evaluations of specialized cases. You can expect to support severely mentally ill inmates and those in need of crisis intervention and plan development. Additionally, you will perform individual and group psychotherapy and screen inmates for psychiatric services and other mental health services.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
All employees 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: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 successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [email protected] 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.