What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL position at State of Maryland - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs?
GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Howard County 7555 Waterloo Road, Jessup Maryland 20794
POSITION DUTIES
Patuxent Institution is a maximum-security state prison designed to provide remediation programs and services to male and female offenders 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 offenders in one or more programs. Such services may include, but are not limited to, the following: risk assessments; diagnostic assessments; cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy (the primary treatment modality); individual psychotherapy; and crisis intervention. Additionally, this position 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. Conducts risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other types of psychological assessments as assigned. Provides direct psychotherapeutic services to offenders. Cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy may include both process-oriented and more structured, didactic groups. Individual therapeutic services may be provided to a lesser extent, and may include both individual therapy of a long or brief nature, as well as crisis intervention services. Engages in activities common to the practice of psychology that do not involve the direct provision of assessment or treatment services to offenders (e.g., research-related activities, clinical and/or administrative supervision of psychology staff and other disciplines, etc.).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:��� A 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:�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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to�410-484-5928�(providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact�Kym.Hilton-Washington4@maryland.gov
If you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov
Salary : $89,344
