Contractual Psychologist

Innovative Therapeutic Services, LLC; Cheltenham (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted perks through ADP

Free trainings and CEUs

Job summary

A leading outpatient mental health clinic is seeking a Psychologist to conduct evaluations for children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center. Responsibilities include risk assessments, monitoring behavioral health, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Doctoral degree in psychology, Maryland licensure, and at least 3 years of experience. This contractual position offers flexible scheduling and begins with training in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development.
• Willing to complete federal and local background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments for mental health concerns.
• Monitor youth for suicidal ideation and other behavioral incidents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-sufficiency

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

Licensed in Maryland

Minimum 3 years practicing as a psychologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet-based systems

Job description

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Psychologist to provide psychological evaluations to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role involves conducting formal cognitive, personality, and differential diagnostic testing as part of comprehensive evaluations. The psychologist will also monitor behavioral health concerns and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support youth rehabilitation.

This is a contractual, as-needed role with flexible scheduling based on site needs.

Onboarding and required training are expected to begin in February 2026, with staff assuming their full clinical roles effective March 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations, risk assessments, and screenings for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns.
• Conduct psychosexual evaluations.
• Monitor youth for suicidal ideation, self-harm, or acute behavioral incidents.
• Check and follow up with juveniles placed on the suicide watch log.
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years practicing as a psychologist.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center is required.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care, adolescent development, and the juvenile justice population.
• Strong crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet‑based systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to complete federal and local background checks.
• Flexibility, strong organizational skills, creativity, and self‑sufficiency.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted perks through ADP.
• Free trainings and CEUs.

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence‑based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high‑quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma‑informed and client‑centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high‑quality behavioral health care for justice‑involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems‑level impact, professional growth, and community‑based change.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

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