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PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES CHIEF

Recruitment #21-002148-0001

Introduction

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

This position is limited to current contractual and permanent Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.

GRADE

22 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County:

7555 Waterloo Rd. Jessup MD 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 Psychology Services Chief serves as the director of psychology services at the facility. The main purpose of this position is to oversee the provision of psychological services to offenders in both the legislatively- and non-legislatively mandated programs at Patuxent and to serve as a team leader for one or more programs. This position provides supervision to licensed psychologists and unlicensed members of the psychology staff. Additionally, this position provides 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- and training-related activities.

Directs the provision of psychological services to offenders in the legislatively- and non-legislatively mandated programs at Patuxent. Serves as a team leader for one or more programs. Supervises licensed psychologists and unlicensed members of the psychology staff.

 

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, training activities, management of internship/externship programs, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the requirements for Licensed Psychologist.

Experience: Five years of experience working as a licensed psychologist in a correctional setting.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current contractual and permanent Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position in State service. 

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

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 the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-4200, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

J. Rolon

410-339-3695

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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