Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to
supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for
college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from
our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of
a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators
throughout Maryland.
GRADE
ASTD21
LOCATION OF POSITION
211 Schilling Circle, Suite 100
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
POSITION DUTIES
Interprets medical evidence to establish the existence, severity,
onset, and duration
of mental impairments, analyzes the sufficiency of psychological
evidence to
evaluate disabilities and describes functional limitations imposed;
prescribes further
development of psychological evidence from treating sources or
consultant
examiners, prepares a written statement of findings, assessment of
severity and
description of residual functional capacity; assures integrity of
opinion based on
psychiatric and psychological evidence in file, makes telephone and
written contact
to treating sources to obtain clinical data. Provides consultation and training to
disability examiners.
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 Psychologist license.
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 for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may apply before receipt of the required license but the application will be designated in pending status by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Testing Unit. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to MDH to remove the pending status from the application.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Conditional job offer and
access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information,
and /or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process. A suitability determination by the Social
Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be
issued credentials.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants
must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment
recruitment #22-000613-0003. The application must clearly demonstrate that the
applicant meets the prerequisite minimum qualifications for the position.
Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your
application; your application will not be considered. Paper applications
can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource
Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper
application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.
TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate
accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have
difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online
application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management,
Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.
Proof of eligibility
to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel
throughout the State are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or
experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or
termination of employment. Applicants must consent to State Police
Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with
this Agency.
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. People with
disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our
Veterans for their service to our country.