PSYCHOLOGIST II CI (COURT INVOLVED)

Introduction

Do you have clinical psychology experience treating adults with developmental disabilities? Have supervisory experience? Enjoy helping clients achieve their goals? The Maryland Department of Health Potomac Center has a role for you! At the Potomac Center/SETT facility, our collegial teams provide quality person-centered support to adults (some court referred) with behavioral health challenges and intellectual disabilities/autism at our residential campus in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our aim is to help our residents learn adaptive behavior skills and return to the community. Our center consists of a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) that focuses on using therapeutic interventions to empower residents. In addition, we have a Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Program, a 32-bed licensed Forensic Residential Center, that provides services to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are court involved. The center sits on a lovely campus just outside southern Pennsylvania and about 1.5 hours from Washington, DC. Our Psychologists enjoy: Small group sizes Longer, quality therapeutic times with clients Great work/life balance Paid (CEU) training days No court appearances Want to make an impact on the lives of Maryland residents? Apply below.

GRADE

ASTD24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Potomac Center/SETT, 1380 Marshall St., Hagerstown, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

This position ensures all individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently in order to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans. This position oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, findings from assessments, and plans for discharge. This position provides direct service and oversees the services provided by the SETT Psychology Associates. This position works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending individual plan of care meetings, special team meetings, morning reports, etc. This position works with both the IDT and the individual to develop and train on behavioral support plans, while ensuring the overarching program meets the individuals’ support needs.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides a variety of diagnostic assessment services including the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide range of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intellectual functioning, personality structure, interest, aptitudes and related psychological factors; Conducts individual, family, group and milieu psychotherapy programs at a Court Involved Facility Provides continuing education to other health care professionals and health care technicians in the theories, methods, practices and techniques employed in a psychological services program Discusses and evaluates the status of patients or clients in interdisciplinary team meetings in order to formulate or modify patient or client treatment plans Consults with agency staff, community groups and other State agencies on programs designed to develop preventive and rehabilitative mental health services May direct a specialized hospital or clinic treatment program, determining the goals and selecting the treatment methods Performs other related duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Most hold a doctorate degree in psychology as determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.(PhD or PsyD). Most hold a curent Maryland licensce. Experience: Minimum two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the Psychologist license.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring diagnoses (ie. Autism) Supervisory experience and oversight for development of Behavioral Support plans Excellent communication, motivational and team building skills Skill in assessment, CBT, BSCA certification

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may apply before receipt of the required license but the application will be designated in pending status by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Testing Unit. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to MDH to remove the pending status from the application. 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.