PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE III, MASTERS

The Secure Evaluation & Therapeutic Treatment Program (SETT) is designed to provide the highly specialized clinical evaluation, treatment, habilitation, security and service planning to individuals with mental retardation who are committed to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) by the courts for evaluation and/or care and treatment.

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DHMH, Secure Evaluation & Therapeutic Treatment Program, Sykesville, MD

The SETT Program has two locations, one in Jessup and the other in Sykesville. The SETT is an thirty-two bed (32) evaluation and long term unit for individuals in need of care and treatment. The main purpose of this position is to provide assessment services, behavioral health support services, therapeutic interventions including individual and group therapy services, behavioral support plans to residents, staff support through training and consultation. In addition, this position may offer transitional services as individuals move to other settings or less restrictive community settings.

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: Fours years of supervised experience, after completion of the Master’s degree, rendering psychological services or engaged in research.

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.

The successful applicant should have previous experience working with individuals who are intellectually disabled.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may 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 education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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

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.

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