About this opportunity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists this Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC - SCI Fayette opportunity in la belle, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
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Opening Date
10/01/2026
Closing Date
10/15/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
42991
Position Number
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F5
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
SCI Fayette
Worksite Address
50 Overlook Drive
City
La Belle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15450
Contact Name
Trisha Pratt
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Psychological Services Supervisor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette who is ready to lead with confidence and purpose. This position empowers you to guide essential mental health operations that directly support the well‑being of inmates. You will collaborate with a dedicated team that brings focus, compassion, and consistency to every part of the institution's mental health services. Step forward and use your expertise to strengthen your fellow staff while helping maintain steady, reliable care for inmates who depend on your leadership.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees the delivery of psychological services and guides staff in providing quality mental health care within the facility. As a Psychological Services Supervisor, DOC, you will perform the following duties:
Service Oversight: Direct and monitor the delivery of psychological services to ensure consistent, high‑quality care across the institution
Staff Guidance: Offer clear direction and constructive feedback to Psychological Services Specialists, addressing clinical or performance needs with professionalism
Evaluation Management: Coordinate, track, and assign required psychological evaluations and assessments in collaboration with facility leadership
Program Coordination: Maintain records of treatment groups and ensure staff provide mental health services that match patient needs
Administrative Duties: Manage leave approvals, conduct performance evaluations, and take appropriate disciplinary action when necessary
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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.
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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Psychological Services Specialist, DOC (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years of professional experience in the field of psychology and a master's degree in psychology or a closely related field that includes fifteen graduate level credits in psychology or counseling.
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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Worksite address
la belle, PA, 15450, US
Who can apply
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