PSYCHOLOGIST II
Recruitment #18-000613-0005
Department | MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center |
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Date Opened | 6/22/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/6/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $56,743.00 - $91,107.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Janet Esser |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Spring Grove Hospital Center Campus, Catonsville MD
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration is seeking a Psychologist to provide psychology services around admission and evaluation of patients/clients who are referred to the Intake Unit, a 24-bed forensic inpatient facility conducting evaluation and treatment for court ordered individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness. The Intake Unit is located on the grounds of Spring Grove Hospital Center, in Catonsville, Maryland. The Psychologist provides a variety of diagnostic assessment services including the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide range of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intellectual functioning, personality structure, interest, aptitudes and related psychological factors; conducts individual, family, group and milieu psychotherapy programs in hospitals, clinics, community programs or residential facilities; employs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques with patients or clients; undertakes individual, family and group therapeutic procedures of a psychological nature in a multidisciplinary setting; and, performs other similar duties.
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 license as a Psychologist.
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.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a Maryland 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 Health and Mental Hygiene Testing Unit to remove pending status.
2. 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.
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. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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 Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.