PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL **REPOST**

Introduction Together, we are building a stronger Maryland. Governor Wes Moore Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens. Visit our website to learn more about the work we do at REPOST PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Details GRADE: 22 LOCATION OF POSITION: Howard County, Patuxent Institution, 7555 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794 Position Duties Patuxent Institution is a maximum-security state prison designed to provide remediation programs and services to male and female incarcerated individuals based upon current best practices. The Psychologist Correctional position is the doctorate, licensed level of professional work. The main purpose of this position is to provide direct psychological services to incarcerated individuals in one or more programs. Such services may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other types of psychological assessments as assigned Provides direct psychotherapeutic services to incarcerated individuals, including cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy, individual therapy, and crisis intervention May engage in research-related activities, supervision and training of unlicensed members of the psychology staff, and administrative supervision of other professional and clerical employees Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Education: Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university accepted by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Experience: Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research. Note: Licensure by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists can be substituted for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Clinical Psychology classifications or Psychology specialty codes in the Psychology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Candidates for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply before receipt of the required license but the application will be designated in pending status by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to DBM to remove the pending status from the application. Special Requirements Candidates for this classification, prior to probationary appointment, must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Selection Process Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. Examination Process The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Benefits As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Details available at the State of Maryland Benefits page. Benefits include: Personal Leave: six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave: ten (10) days per year Sick Leave: fifteen (15) days per year Parental Leave: up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption Holidays: at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension: retirement pension accrual Additional benefits available for this classification, including release time for job-related CEU training, licensure/certification reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may email the paper application and supplemental questionnaire to View email address on click.appcast.io. Paper materials must be received by the closing date. If submitting additional information, upload it with your application or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io referencing the recruitment number. Only requested materials will be accepted. For questions, contact the DPSCS HRSD-Recruitment Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. We thank our Veterans for their service. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr