PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL

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Maryland Correctional Training Center
Hagerstown, MD

The purpose of this job involves both the primary clinical and the supervisory aspects of psychology in corrections. The clinical purpose is to provide psychology services to adult inmates in a correctional facility. Diagnosis and treatment are provided to offenders who are mentally ill, or have a mental disorder, to help diminish the probability of harm to themselves or others. Services are directly related to the mission of facilitating public safety, maintaining safety within the facility and whenever possible, ameliorating conditions of acute mental illness. Supervisory aspects include, maintaining standards of practice in all psychological functions, developing an administrative framework to facilitate delivery of services and making effective use training, data management, communication skills and program development to maintain professional growth and productivity in all departmental functions.

Directs the program of a psychology services unit in a correctional setting;

Plans, organizes, schedules and directs the work of professional and clerical personnel;

Coordinates the psychological services program with other disciplines and integrates new policies and procedures into existing programs;

Provides direct psychological services in the most complex cases;

Conducts group therapy sessions;

Administers and interprets psychological tests for selected inmates;

Participates in the evaluation of inmates with relation to the diagnosis, treatment and/or guidance indicated for the individuals tested;

Directs and collaborates with other professionals carrying out psychological research in a correctional setting;

Prepares psychological statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations;

Communicates with lay and professional groups to explain the program and to establish better relations with the general public;

Keeps abreast of professional literature and attends special conferences and seminars;

Performs other related duties.

Education: Possession of a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Experience: Four years of experience providing psychological services, two years of which must have been in a correctional setting. Two years of the experience must have been after completion of the doctoral degree.

Note: A twelve month internship required for the doctoral degree may be substituted for one year of general experience.

Candidates must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to the Department of Budget and Management to remove pending status.

Prior to probationary appointment, candidates must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations by 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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application may be a part of the examination process. The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your state application. Therefore, it is important that you accurately report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however a paper application may be submitted to:

DPSCS Recruitment and Examination Unit
ATTN:  ORobi
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD  21215

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.