Psychology Associate II, CONTRACTUAL

This position is equivalent to a grade 15

401 E. Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Psychology Associate II provides direct psychological services to detainees to meet the mandated mental health standards for incarcerated adults. This position provides direct psychological services to detainees on a 24 hour basis in order to respond to their mental health needs.

Conducts group therapy sessions; selects, administers, scores and interprets psychological tests for selected detainees; participates in the evaluation of detainees with relation to the diagnosis, treatment and/or guidance indicated for the individuals tested.

Collaborates with other professional persons in carrying  out psychological research in correctional work; prepares psychological, statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; communicates with lay and professional groups to explain the program and to establish better relations with the general public; keeps abreast of professional literature and attends special conferences and seminars; participates in training students and non-professional personnel; performs other related duties.

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: Two years of supervised experience, after completion of the master's degree, providing psychological services in a clinical setting to adult clients.

Note:

1. A twelve month internship required for a master’s or doctoral degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

2. 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.

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. 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

This is a Contractual position, with NO PAID State Benefits. 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

 

Applying online is strongly recommended, but if no internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

Chesapeake Detention Facility

ATTN: G. Gordon, Human Resource Officer 

401 East Madison Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

For more information, please call 410-625-5225 

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.