Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - La Belle, PA
posted 4 months ago
The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Fayette is seeking a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist (PSS) to join our dynamic Psychology Department. This role is pivotal in providing psychological services and group therapy to inmates, ensuring their mental health and emotional needs are effectively addressed during their incarceration. As a PSS, you will engage in a variety of tasks that directly impact the well-being of offenders and contribute to public safety in Pennsylvania. Your work will not only involve individual interviews but also the selection of appropriate psychological tests to assess various aspects of inmates' mental health, including intellectual capacity, personality traits, and special aptitudes. In this position, you will coordinate with professional staff to ensure that inmates with special mental health needs receive the necessary counseling and medical services. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive psychological reports that include classification summaries, clinical interview results, and psychological evaluations. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Licensed Psychologist Manager to develop innovative therapeutic programs aimed at enhancing the mental health services provided within the institution. Crisis intervention will also be a critical component of your role, as you will provide initial support to inmates in distress until further professional assistance can be arranged. This full-time position operates on a 37.5-hour work week, with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch break. The role offers the potential for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in psychology within the corrections system.