PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES CHIEF

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

• Directs the hiring, training, leadership and supervision for psychologists, professional counselors and other behavioral health professionals as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health;

• Directs the development and provision of behavioral health (BH) services including Multidisciplinary Assessment Staffing Team (MAST) and other clinical assessments in assigned detention and community settings;

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to monitor staffing and specialized programs to meet the needs of the youth in DJS’ care;

• Assists the Director of Behavioral Health by leading or participating on internal and external agency committees/workgroups, developing program initiatives, preparing and implementing budgets and other administrative responsibilities as well as representing the Director as needed;

• Manages Behavioral Health contracts for assigned facilities and prepares documents and quality service reviews to ensure compliance with DJS standards.

Candidates must possess a current Maryland license to practice as a Psychologist from the Maryland Department of Health: Board of Examiners of Psychologists or have the ability to obtain a Psychologist license prior to appointment.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.