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POSITION DUTIES

** This position is eligible for 1 day of telework after the probation period.**


 

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Psychology Services Chief for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in a geographical region. As such the incumbent is responsible for directing, coordinating, and integrating psychology services within each correctional institution located within the region. This includes the regional Correctional Mental Health Unit (if applicable) located in the region. This involves program development, diagnostic assessment, clinical consultation, and audit functions. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for administrative supervision as well as clinical supervision of the psychologist in the region.


 

Duties include but are not limited to:
 


 

  • Direct and coordinate all psychology activities of the mental health program within the DPSCS region
  • Collect and review institutional monthly statistical reports to determine the status of the region's mental health program activities. This includes: ensuring that the reports are timely; assessing workload of each clinician; ensuring the accurateness of the information provided; and ensuring that the duties of each clinician are being performed satisfactory
  • Oversees peer reviews and/or audits of performance of mental health personnel within the region
  • Consults with other program directors and managers or officials of agencies outside the Department on policies, plans, goals of the mental health program and needs of the incarcerated individual population.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders regarding ongoing litigation
  • Duties as assigned by the Director and/or Deputy of Mental Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D, Psy.D) in Psychology.

Experience: One year of experience working within a correctional mental health department.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position in State service. 


 

Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to the Maryland Department of Health Testing Unit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 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. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.