Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Mahanoy

Salary $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually Location Schuylkill County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60811-42990 Department Department of Corrections Division CR MAH Trmt Srvs Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 42990 Position Number 00302286 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00114650 Bureau / Division SCI Mahanoy Worksite Address 301 Grey Line Drive City Frackville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17931 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC with the Department of Corrections, you will inspire meaningful growth by supporting emotional well-being in a secure correctional environment. This role empowers you to guide inmates as they work toward greater stability and healthier coping skills. You will join a dedicated team that champions structure and positive change every day. Step into a rewarding role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy where your commitment helps shape lasting progress. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides psychological services that support the mental health and emotional adjustment of inmates at SCI Mahanoy. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC, you will perform the following duties: 1. Therapy Services: Provide counseling and group therapy that addresses behavior management, prison adjustment, and emotional skill building 2. Assessment Work: Conduct interviews, administer tests, interpret results, and prepare written evaluations 3. Service Coordination: Work with staff, agencies, and mental health facilities to support inmate treatment needs 4. Research Support: Assist with studies that strengthen psychological services within the correctional system 5. Intern Guidance: Support psychology interns by demonstrating testing, scoring, and interpretation procedures 6. Crisis Response: Provide intervention services to inmates in assessment housing during urgent situations 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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (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. 5. 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 requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 3. You must be able to perfo m 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 other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this ... 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.