Psychological Services Specialist, Corrections

$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, Corrections position at the State Correctional Institution at Chester involves providing psychological services and group therapy to inmates. The role focuses on addressing the mental health and emotional adjustment needs of the inmate population, ensuring effective service delivery during incarceration. The specialist will conduct individual interviews, select appropriate psychological tests, and collaborate with professional staff to manage special needs cases, while also developing therapeutic programs and providing crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide psychological services and group therapy to inmates.
• Conduct individual interviews and select appropriate tests to measure intellectual capacity, personality, special aptitudes, and achievement levels.
• Coordinate with professional staff to refer special needs mental health cases for counseling and medical services.
• Write and prepare psychological reports for classification, clinical interviews, parole summaries, and evaluations.
• Work with the Licensed Psychologist Manager to develop new departmental education therapeutic programs.
• Provide initial crisis intervention with inmates until additional professional services are coordinated.

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.

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.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
• Employee-only discounts on various services and memberships.