PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE I, CORRECTIONAL

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The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' Office of Program Services located at Patuxent Institution, Howard County, Maryland.

The Psychology Associate of the Step Down/Mental Health Transition Unit reports to the Program Director of the Step-Down Unit and is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the following areas of mental health program services for the SDU:

Provide psychology and crisis services to mental health inmates of the Step-Down Program Provide group and individual therapy as directed;

Maintain records in accordance with directives; and

Provide maintenance and support to clients, unit and other SD/MHTU staff.

Education: Possession of a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university in a program acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Experience: None.

Prior to being appointed the candidate must apply to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an exemption from licensure. Failure to obtain an exemption within six months of employment will result in termination, unless the Board grants an extension.

Prior to probationary appointment, candidates must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Your application may be a part of the examination process.  The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  The rating will be based on the information provided on your State application.  Therefore, it is important that you accurately report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however a paper application may be submitted to:

DPSCS Recruitment and Examination Unit
ATTN:  ORobi
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD  21215

The paper application must be received by the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  If you have any questions about this recruitment, call 410-585-3360.

You may fax materials to 410-585-0570.  Please include a cover page with any faxed materials.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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