Psychological Services Specialist, Corrections - SCI Coal Township

$66,250 - $100,636/Yr

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Psychological Services Specialist at SCI Coal Township plays a crucial role in rehabilitating inmates by providing psychological services and group therapy. This position is essential for addressing the mental health and emotional needs of inmates during their incarceration, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support. The specialist will work independently, conducting assessments, coordinating with other professionals, and developing therapeutic programs to facilitate inmate rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services and group therapy to inmates.
• Conduct interviews and select tests to measure intellectual capacity, personality, special aptitudes, and achievement levels.
• Coordinate with professional staff to refer special mental health cases for counseling and medical services.
• Develop departmental education therapeutic programs.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Prepare psychological reports for classification.

Requirements

• Two years as a Psychological Services Associate Corrections; or a Master's degree in psychology or a closely related field with fifteen graduate level credits in psychology and two years of experience under a licensed psychologist.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board.

Benefits

• Health coverage including vision and dental insurance.
• Multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Generous paid leave benefits including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Employee-only discounts and rates on various services and memberships.