Psychological Services Associate, Corrections

at  Commonwealth of PA

THE POSITION

Are you ready to advance your career in psychology? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is on the lookout for a driven Psychological Services Associate, Corrections to become part of our vibrant Psychology Department. Each day will offer you distinct challenges that foster growth, and your contributions will play a crucial role in enhancing public safety in Pennsylvania while supporting the rehabilitation of offenders in our care. Step up to be a force for change and help us make a difference in the lives of those incarcerated!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Psychological Services Associate (PSA), Corrections, you will provide psychological services under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager, to a population of individuals incarcerated. The purpose of this service delivery is to ensure individuals’ mental health and general emotional needs are addressed efficiently and effectively during a period of incarceration with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
You will assist the Licensed Psychologist Manager in planning and organizing outpatient mental health and psychological services for the state correctional institution, including the development and promulgation of patient’s Individual recovery plans (i.e., treatment plans). You may administer psychological tests and intelligence tests, where applicable, under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager. You will conduct mental status examinations under the supervision of the Licensed Psychologist Manager and may frequently be preparing psychological assessments. You will conduct both individual and group treatment for individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses, individuals convicted of sex offenses, individuals dually diagnosed, and general population inmates as needed, for crisis related services.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field, which includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology, counseling, educational counseling, rehabilitation, human development, learning, or motivation.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Please refer the Job description for details