Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Greene

Salary $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually Location Greene County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61332-42990 Department Department of Corrections Division CR GRN Trmt Svcs Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 42990 Position Number 00267145 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00113650 Bureau / Division SCI Greene Worksite Address 169 Progress Drive City Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15370 Contact Name Trisha Pratt Contact Phone 717.317.5339 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Department of Corrections is excited to welcome a dedicated Psychological Services Specialist, DOC to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering services that encourage progress, emotional growth, and positive adjustment. Your expertise strengthens the treatment process and supports constructive development for inmates in your care. Take the next step in your career by joining a workplace that values your commitment, clinical skill, and the drive to help individuals move forward. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on providing counseling, evaluation, and coordinated psychological services to support the emotional and behavioral needs of inmates housed at SCI Greene. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties: 1. Counseling Support: Provide individual and group counseling on topics such as adjustment, skill-building, and treatment goals 2. Evaluation Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret findings, and recommend next steps in consultation with supervising psychologists 3. Service Coordination: Work with institutional staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support continuity of care and treatment needs 4. Treatment Planning: Prepare case formulations recommending counseling or therapy interventions for review and approval 5. Behavioral Planning: Develop behavior modification plans under the direction of supervisory psychologists 6. Professional Training: Participate in required training to enhance psychological service delivery Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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. 6. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling. 2. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: 1. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. 2. You must meet thePA residency requ rement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and ... For full info follow application link. 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.