Psychologist II CI

Maryland AG; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is seeking a licensed psychologist for Court Involved facilities in Jessup, MD. The role involves applying psychology to understand and modify behavior and provide services to individuals with emotional disturbance, maladjustment, or related conditions.

Responsibilities include diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, and psychotherapy. The position does not supervise and may require evenings or weekends, under general supervision from a

Qualifications

• Two years of experience rendering psychological services after license.
• Education determined by Maryland State Board requirements for Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling and psychotherapy.
• Work under supervision from Psychology Services Chief or designated official.
• May require evenings or weekends.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

SMI population experience

Inpatient experience

Education

Maryland psychologist license

Job description

GRADE

ASTD24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is the full performance level of professional psychology staff work at Maryland Department of Health (MDH) designated Court Involved (CI) facilities applying the science of psychology to the investigation, understanding and modification of human behavior and adjustment and providing psychological services such as diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling and psychotherapy to persons considered emotionally disturbed, maladjusted, developmentally disabled or suffering from other psychological stress. This position does not supervise. This position receives general supervision from a Psychology Services Chief or other designated official through evaluation of program results, review of communications, consultations and group conferences. This position may be required to work evenings or weekends.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with an SMI population Experience in an inpatient setting

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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.

2. 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

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

EEO STATEMENTS

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

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.