Licensed Psychologist – Neuropsychological Evaluator

Innovative Therapeutic Services, LLC; Cheltenham (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Discounted perks via ADP

Job summary

A mental health service provider seeks a Licensed Psychologist to conduct in-person neuropsychological evaluations for adolescents in Maryland detention facilities. The role involves preparing court-compliant reports, providing expert testimony, and collaborating with legal stakeholders. Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD, an active Maryland psychology license, and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible scheduling and free CEUs as perks.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice psychology in Maryland is mandatory.
• Minimum three years of experience working with adolescents required.
• Experience with justice-involved youth and trauma-informed assessment practices.
• Experience with justice-involved youth and clinical trauma.
• Training in administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive assessment practices.
• Advanced clinical writing suitable for legal review.
• Willingness to complete federal and state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adolescents.
• Prepare legally sound reports for Maryland courts.
• Collaborate with detention staff and mental health teams.
• Prepare legally sound reports for Maryland courts and juvenile justice personnel.
• Provide expert diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations.
• Offer expert testimony in court when required.
• Collaborate with detention staff, mental health teams, case managers, and probation officers.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, APA, HIPAA and confidentiality laws.
• Complete all clinical documentation promptly.

Skills

Ethical decision-making

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Clinical judgment

Objectivity in forensic settings

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology

Tools

Neuropsychological assessment tools

Job description

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services seeks a Licensed Psychologist for the role as a Neuropsychological Evaluator. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive, in-person neuropsychological evaluations for adolescent males located in three juvenile detention facilities within the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. This position requires maintaining strict forensic objectivity and collaborating effectively with other professionals. The data provided through these evaluations is vital for informing court decisions, guiding probation recommendations, developing treatment plans, and determining educational accommodations.

Approximately thirty-six (36) evaluations are projected annually. All evaluations must be conducted in person across the three assigned facilities. Must possess a current, valid Maryland professional license. Flexible scheduling is offered, based on the operational needs of the sites and court timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adolescents, including administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessments across a range of critical domains.
• Administer mandatory tests: Visual Motor Function (Beery VMI or Bender Gestalt), Personality Assessments (MACI or PAI), Trauma Assessment & History (UCLA, TSCC, or CTQ), Risk Assessment (YLS 2.0 or SAVRY), and Behavior Assessment (BASC-3).
• Perform cognitive and individual functioning assessment, diagnosis and diagnostic impressions.
• Prepare comprehensive, legally sound reports for Maryland courts and juvenile justice personnel, ensuring timely submission; complete Psychological and/or Transfer Waiver evaluations as required.
• Provide expert diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations regarding disposition, treatment plans, rehabilitation, and necessary educational accommodations (e.g., IEP/504 plans).
• Be available to provide professional consultation or expert testimony in court proceedings when required.
• Collaborate closely with detention staff, mental health teams, case managers, and probation officers to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain strict adherence to all relevant legal and ethical standards, including Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists licensing regulations, APA ethical standards, HIPAA, Maryland confidentiality laws, and Maryland juvenile justice facility policies.
• Accurately and promptly complete all clinical documentation and assessment records.

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology is required.
• Possession of an active license to practice psychology in the state of Maryland is mandatory.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with adolescent populations is required, with a strong preference for candidates experienced with justice‑involved youth.
• Experience with youth who have ADHD, learning disorders, autism spectrum conditions, traumatic brain injury, and complex trauma.
• Demonstrated training and experience in the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, culturally responsive assessment practices.
• Advanced clinical writing proficiency suitable for legal review.
• Ability to utilize appropriate tools and technology to perform job duties.
• Willingness to complete required federal and state background checks.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in ethical decision‑making and sound clinical judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Capability of working effectively in secure, structured environments.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with legal stakeholders.
• Maintain strict objectivity within forensic settings.

Independent Contractor Terms

• Compensation is provided on a per hour/per evaluation basis.
• This is a contract position; therefore, no benefits are provided.
• The contractor is responsible for maintaining their own professional liability insurance.
• The contractor is solely responsible for all taxes and licensing requirements.
• Scheduling is maintained by the contractor, who determines availability while adhering to court‑mandated deadlines and facility regulations.

Benefits & Perks

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and training opportunities.
• Access to discounted perks via ADP.