Correctional Psychology Associate — Doctorate Level

State of Maryland; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

CEU training time

Licensure/Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Patuxent Institution is a maximum-security state prison providing remediation programs and services. The Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional position provides direct psychological services to incarcerated individuals under supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Key responsibilities include risk and diagnostic assessments, direct psychotherapeutic services (CBT group and individual therapy), crisis intervention, and supervision of unlicensed staff along with administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• No previous experience required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; ability to communicate respectfully with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other psychological assessments as assigned.
• Provide direct psychotherapeutic services to incarcerated individuals, including cognitive‑behavioral group psychotherapy, individual therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Engage in research‑related activities, supervise and train unlicensed members of the psychology staff, and provide administrative supervision of other professional and clerical employees.

Skills

Risk assessments

Direct psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Supervision of unlicensed staff

Research activities

Education

Doctorate in psychology

Job description

Patuxent Institution is a maximum-security state prison providing remediation programs and services. The Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional position provides direct psychological services to incarcerated individuals under supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Key responsibilities include risk and diagnostic assessments, direct psychotherapeutic services (CBT group and individual therapy), crisis intervention, and supervision of unlicensed staff along with administrative duties.