THE POSITION
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that uses your professional training and experience in a unique and diverse environment? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is on the lookout for a passionate and highly skilled Licensed Psychologist to become a vital member of our dedicated staff. In this role, you will deliver crucial psychological services to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. If you want to make a positive impact on the overall well-being and rehabilitation of the inmates at SCI Phoenix, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Licensed Psychologist for the Department of Corrections, you will play a significant role in providing psychological services for the inmate population at SCI Phoenix. Responsibilities will involve administering, scoring, and interpreting a battery of psychological tests to determine the inmates' intellectual functioning, personality, and other related factors. You can expect to provide information, evaluation, monitoring, and support to severely mentally ill inmates and those in need of crisis intervention and plan development. Your work will include performing individual and group psychotherapy and screening inmates for psychiatric services and other mental health services. You will have the opportunity to participate in staff meetings to discuss and evaluate inmate treatment and case management.
If you have the required experience and are looking to start a meaningful public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
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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.
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Licensed Psychologist • Collegeville, PA, United States