PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE DOCTORATE, CORRECTIONAL

This position has been re-opened and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.  DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

The DJS Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Juvenile Services.  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position or function only.  Persons interested in future vacancies in the DJS Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional classification must reapply at that time.

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Charles Hickey School located in Baltimore County

This position has been re-opened and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional position is responsible for providing direct clinical services under the direction of a licensed psychologist in the Multidisciplinary Assessment and Staffing (MAST) unit. The position will provide psychological evaluations for youth pending disposition and placements.

This position has been re-opened and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional is a part-time (50%)- Approx. 20 hours/wk. position that will be responsible for administering psychological tests, interpreting the results, providing reports to the court and other agencies, and consulting with the treatment team related to psychological issues.  The incumbent will be expected to provide crisis intervention and other clinical emergency services as needed to the youth being served in the Assessment unit.  Other duties include performing administrative and supervisory functions as assigned.  This position may require occasional on-call responsibilities for coverage in DJS facilities during the day, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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

Candidates who have experience working with juveniles for at least one year are highly desired.

The main office for this position will be located at the Charles Hickey School located in Baltimore County, however, candidates must be willing to travel statewide to perform his/her job functions when necessary.

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.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  The Certified Eligible list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees. 

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.  Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.  Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.  If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.

However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Attn: Kia Brown Fax number 410-333-4188.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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