Psychological Services Associate, Corrections - SCI Coal Township

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Psychological Services Associate, Corrections - SCI Coal Township

Salary

$63,301.00 - $96,225.00 Annually

Location

Northumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-41056-43012

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR COA Trmt Svcs

Opening Date

01/26/2026

Closing Date

2/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

43012

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00112450

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Coal Township

Worksite Address

1 Kelley Drive

City

Coal Township, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17866

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

tbrinkley@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you ready to channel your clinical expertise into a role with profound social impact? Join the team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township as a Psychological Services Associate. In this position, you will have an opportunity to be a catalyst for transformation by addressing the deep-seated mental health needs of inmates. By fostering personal growth and supporting sustainable recovery, you can play a pivotal role in changing lives. Step into a career with the Department of Corrections (DOC) where your skills translate into real-world progress—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Psychological Services Associate, you will have a vital role in providing mental health services to incarcerated individuals at SCI Coal Township. Your responsibilities will include evaluating and diagnosing inmates in collaboration with a Licensed Psychologist Manager, in addition to delivering counseling and psychotherapy services. You will also partner with other health care professionals to develop treatment plans and interventions for the incarcerated population's mental health and emotional needs. Additionally, you may administer psychological and intelligence tests under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Manager. Your work will involve facilitating mental health treatment and crisis-related services for individuals of the correctional facility.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 40 hours per weekWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,301.00 (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. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training R