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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Waymart in Pennsylvania

Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Waymart

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Licensed Psychologist Manager, Corrections - SCI Waymart

Salary

$86,299.00 - $131,208.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-12803-43100

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SCI Waymart

Opening Date

11/22/2024

Closing Date

12/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

43100

Position Number

00164767

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00117800

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Waymart

Worksite Address

11 Farview Drive

City

Waymart, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18472

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

tbrinkley@pa.gov

Description
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THE POSITION

Are you passionate about improving mental health, rehabilitation, and public safety? Do you want to support Pennsylvania’s initiative to reduce criminal behavior through personalized treatment and education for inmates? If so, we would love to hear from you! The Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and driven Licensed Psychologist Manager to join our psychology department. In this role, you will manage psychological services programs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart. Apply today to become a catalyst for change and help us transform lives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

I n this position, you will oversee and participate in the activities of subordinate psychological staff. This includes screening inmates referred for psychiatric and mental health services, making appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment, conducting psychological assessments, and administering and interpreting diagnostic measures. You will utilize diagnostic techniques to assess intellectual functioning, personality structure, interests, aptitudes, and other psychological factors. Your responsibilities will also involve providing individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions. Additionally, you will formulate both short-term and long-term psychological treatment goals for inmates and provide immediate crisis intervention and therapeutic services. As the administrative supervisor, you will contribute to the development of psychological services programs, assist in creating and integrating new policies and procedures, and develop and implement a counseling program to address adjustment issues in daily life, social interactions, and work environments.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00164767) .

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.
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; or
One year of experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation or behavioral dysfunction.

Special Requirement:
You must have 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.
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.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a current and valid license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology or possess a current and valid license to practice psychology 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.

Yes
No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, you must list your license number, issue date, and expiration date below.

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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Psychologist or a Licensed Psychologist for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience as a licensed professional psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness, mental retardation or behavioral dysfunction?
Yes
No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Assesses mental, behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders of patients/clients/inmates by observing patients/clients/inmates; reviewing data and information, psychological reports, etc., provided by other professionals and staff; interviewing patients/clients/inmates, family and/or staff to elicit information concerning patients/clients/inmates and administering and interpreting standardized tests of personality, interest, intelligence, achievement and/or risk assessment.

Levels of Performance