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PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE, DOCTORATE

Recruitment #22-000465-0003

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GRADE

ASTD19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Ellicott City Office/Float 
3451 Court House Dr. 
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as an entrance level for psychology associate with a doctoral degree under the direct supervision and direction of a licensed psychologist. This position provides psychological evaluations for youth pending disposition and placements and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals for suitable assignments. This includes administering psychological tests, interpreting the results, providing reports to the court and other agencies, completing other behavioral health evaluations, and attending/consulting with the treatment staffing team related to psychological and behavioral health issues. This position provides crisis and supportive behavioral health services to youth detained in DJS facilities.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Complete psychological or other Behavior Health (BH) evaluations and clinical services and document per professional and Agency standards under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist;   

  • Provides consultation and serves as a behavioral health member of a multidisciplinary Team;    

  • Attend and participate in scheduled individual and peer supervision, consultation, and/or professional development activities and meet professional and ethical responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Doctorate degree in Psychology as defined by the Health Occupations Article, Title 18-101 (g), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Experience: One year of supervised experience rendering direct psychological services, providing psychological assessments, and evaluating the delivery of psychological services.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the completion of a twelve month full-time or twenty-four month half-time internship in rendering psychological services for the required experience, provided the internship is a requirement for the Doctorate degree in Psychology.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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

In accordance with the Health Occupations Article, 18-301 (b4), Annotated Code of Maryland, employees in this classification are required at the time of hire to apply jointly with the supervising Psychologist to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an exemption from licensure.  The exemption must be received within six months of submitting the application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform job related functions.

2. Employees in this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists within three years of appointment to a position.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will 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 experience and education. 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. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. A paper application may be mailed to the address below or faxed to the fax number below. If you choose fax or regular mail 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#. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application or paper application. Applications must be received by the closing date, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

 

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment and Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood St., 15th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Jakiraman Jones

Fax Number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay



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

 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

 

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

 

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

 

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.




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