Corrections Psychologist - Risk Assessments (Hybrid)

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

State pension

Credit union membership

Job summary

Maryland Parole Commission seeks a part-time Psychologist, Correctional to perform risk assessments for incarcerated individuals as part of parole decision-making. The role emphasizes life-sentence cases and familiarity with risk instruments to inform release decisions.

The incumbent will review case files, administer a range of cognitive and personality assessments, and maintain licensure while completing required continuing education in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology from an accredited program.
• Two years of experience providing psychological services or engaged in psychological research.
• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment.
• Military service may substitute for required experience/education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred qualifications include PCLR, PAI-CS, WAIS-IV, WASI-II, HCR-20,v3, STATIC-99, STABLE-2007, SVR-20V2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person or virtual risk evaluations for incarcerated individuals across Maryland.
• Review electronic and paper records and relevant systems (OCMS, EPHR).
• Administer cognitive, literacy, personality, and violence risk assessments (e.g., WASI-II, WAIS-IV, WRAT5, PAI-CS, HCR-20-V3, PCL-R, SVR-20-V2, STATIC-99, STABLE-2007).
• Maintain licensure and pursue continuing education in Maryland.

Skills

Risk assessment

Interviewing

Document & charting

Professional ethics

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

OCMS

EPHR

Job description

Maryland Parole Commission seeks a part-time Psychologist, Correctional to perform risk assessments for incarcerated individuals as part of parole decision-making. The role emphasizes life-sentence cases and familiarity with risk instruments to inform release decisions.

The incumbent will review case files, administer a range of cognitive and personality assessments, and maintain licensure while completing required continuing education in Maryland.