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PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE I, CORRECTIONAL

Recruitment #15-000614-0001

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Correctional Institution, Cumberland, MD 21502

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Maryland Correctional Training Center, Hagerstown, MD 21746 

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to provide psychological services to adult inmates in a correctional facility. Diagnosis and treatment are provided to offenders who are mentally ill or have a mental disorder to help diminish harm to themselves or others. Services are directly related to the mission by facilitating public safety.

POSITION DUTIES

Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, employees in this classification may perform the following duties:

Conducts group therapy sessions;

Selects, administers, scores and interprets psychological tests for selected inmates;

Participates in the evaluation of inmates 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 correction work;

Prepares psychological, statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations;

Communications 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 specialist conferences and seminars;

Participates in training students and non-professional personnel;

Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in group therapy.

2. Experience working in a correctional setting.

3. Must be willing to work in Allegany County.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job. Please make sure you provide information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the online application or the Md. State paper application. This office will NOT consider information submitted after the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

 

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, title of the position and number of pages).

Information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit

ATTN: Olu Onamade 

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215.

For more information, please call 410-585-3052.

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.

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

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




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