Deputy Director of Forensic Services Psychologist II CI

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a psychologist to perform competency evaluations for trial and criminal responsibility at Eastern Shore Hospital Center in Cambridge, MD. The role involves writing reports, testifying as needed, and representing the hospital at statewide forensic meetings.

CTAs include maintaining Maryland psychology licensure, and meeting vehicle and accessibility requirements; the department emphasizes public service and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after licensure.
• Ability to conduct evaluations regarding competency for trial and criminal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative and consultative services to Courts across Maryland.
• Write reports and testify in District and Circuit Courts as needed.
• Represent the Hospital at statewide and county forensic meetings.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Court testimony

Education

MD Psychologist license

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides evaluative and consultative services to Courts around the State conducting evaluations regarding defendants' competency for trial and criminal responsibility, writing reports, testifying as needed in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland representing the Hospital at Statewide meetings and in county-level forensic meetings. Eastern Shore Hospital Center currently has about 90% of its population with forensic issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Experience

Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the Psychologist license.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may apply before receipt of the required license but the application will be designated in pending status by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Testing Unit. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to MDH to remove the pending status from the application.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Candidates will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.