Psychological Services Specialist, Corrections - SCI Dallas

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take the next step in your psychology career? As a Psychological Services Specialist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to assist inmates who are struggling with mental health challenges. We invite you to bring your experience and motivation to an interdisciplinary team that firmly believes collaboration among professionals is crucial for delivering comprehensive mental health care. Apply today and help us transform lives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Psychological Services Specialist, you will be responsible for providing essential mental health services to inmates at SCI Dallas. Your role will involve conducting group therapy sessions and individual interviews, selecting appropriate psychological tests, and coordinating with other professional staff to ensure inmates receive necessary counseling and medical services. You will also be responsible for writing and preparing various psychological reports, including those related to classification, clinical interviews, and evaluations. Your main goal will be to address the mental health and emotional needs of inmates during their incarceration with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. In addition to these responsibilities, you will work with the Licensed Psychologist Manager to develop new departmental education therapeutic programs and provide initial crisis intervention with inmates until further professional services are arranged.

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.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,736.00 (before taxes).

Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirement :

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply :

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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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