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PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL

Jessup, MD · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research. * Licensure by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists can substitute the required experience.

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PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL

State of Maryland

Jessup, MD • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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26th of 50 rated states

Job description

Psychologist – Correctional Services

Grade: 22
Location: Patuxent Institution, Howard County (7555 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794)

Position Overview

The Psychologist – Correctional Services position is a doctorate-level licensed position in a maximum-security state prison. The main purpose of the role is to provide direct psychological services to incarcerated individuals in one or more programs, supporting remediation programs and services based on current best practices.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other types of psychological assessments as assigned.
  • Provide direct psychotherapeutic services to incarcerated individuals, including cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy, individual therapy, and crisis intervention.
  • Engage in research-related activities and supervise and train unlicensed members of the psychology staff.
  • Provide administrative supervision of other professional and clerical employees.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution accepted by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
  • Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research.
  • Licensure by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists can substitute the required experience.
  • U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Clinical Psychology classifications or Psychology specialty codes may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
Licenses, Registrations & Certifications

Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment. Applicants may apply before obtaining the license; the application will be kept in pending status until the license is received.

Special Requirements
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with varying beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
  • Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or another language is a plus.
  • Compliance with the selection standards set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, including completion of a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment.
Selection Process

Provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Accurate and complete information is essential.

Benefits
  • Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
  • Personal leave: six (6) personnel days annually, prorated based on start date.
  • Annual leave: ten (10) days of accumulated leave per year.
  • Sick leave: fifteen (15) days of accumulated leave per year.
  • Parental leave: up to sixty (60) days of paid leave upon birth or adoption of a child.
  • Holidays: twelve (12) state holidays per year.
  • Pension: credit toward a retirement pension.
  • Release time for job-related CEU training.
  • Reimbursement of costs for licensure or certification required by clinical specialty.
  • Tuition reimbursement through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity.

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