Psychologist II CI

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) seeks a professional psychologist for CI facilities to provide diagnostic assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy to individuals with emotional disturbances or related conditions. The role operates with general supervision and may include some evening or weekend shifts.

The candidate must hold licensure with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists and have at least two years of relevant experience post-licensure.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist in Maryland.
• Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, and psychotherapy.
• Apply psychology to understand and modify behavior and adjustment in CI populations.
• Work under general supervision; may require evenings or weekends.

Education

Education: MD licensure requirements per Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

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. This position will be evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work Sections of the class specification. The Psychologist I, CI and Psychologist II, CI are differentiated on the basis of the degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. The Psychologist I, CI performs certain duties under close supervision and other duties under general supervision depending upon the specific duty performed while this position performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision. This position and Psychology Services Chief are differentiated in that the Psychology Services Chief directs psychology services in a State facility or in an administration of a State department and supervises licensed Psychologists.

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

• 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

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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail].

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.

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