Psychologist II CI Contractual Full-Time
State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
Job Overview
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. The center houses a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a 32-bed licensed Forensic Residential Center.
Main Purpose of the Position
This full-time contractual position ensures all individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans. The role oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, and findings from assessments, and provides direct service and oversees services provided by the SETT Psychology Associates.
Position Duties
Provide 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, interests, aptitudes, and related psychological factors.
Conduct individual, family, group, and milieu psychotherapy programs at the Court Involved Facility.
Provide continuing education to other health care professionals and technicians in the theories, methods, practices, and techniques employed in the psychological services program.
Discuss and evaluate the status of patients or clients in interdisciplinary team meetings to formulate or modify treatment plans.
Consult with agency staff, community groups, and other State agencies on programs designed to develop preventive and rehabilitative mental health services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must hold a doctorate degree and a current Maryland license as a psychologist, as determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Experience: Minimum two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the Psychologist license.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring diagnoses (e.g., Autism).
Supervisory experience and oversight for development of Behavioral Support plans.
Skills in assessment, CBT, BSCA certification.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Candidates must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment. Applicants lacking a Maryland license may apply before receipt of the required license, but the application will be held in pending status until the license is obtained.
Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
Special Requirements
Candidate may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Benefits
Contractual employees working 30 or more hours a week (or averaging 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will pay 25% of the premiums for medical and prescription coverage, with the State of Maryland subsidizing the remaining 75%. Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are also available, although the employee is responsible for full premium payments. Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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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. The center houses a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a 32-bed licensed Forensic Residential Center.
Main Purpose of the Position
This full-time contractual position ensures all individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans. The role oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, and findings from assessments, and provides direct service and oversees services provided by the SETT Psychology Associates.
Position Duties
Provide 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, interests, aptitudes, and related psychological factors.
Conduct individual, family, group, and milieu psychotherapy programs at the Court Involved Facility.
Provide continuing education to other health care professionals and technicians in the theories, methods, practices, and techniques employed in the psychological services program.
Discuss and evaluate the status of patients or clients in interdisciplinary team meetings to formulate or modify treatment plans.
Consult with agency staff, community groups, and other State agencies on programs designed to develop preventive and rehabilitative mental health services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must hold a doctorate degree and a current Maryland license as a psychologist, as determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Experience: Minimum two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the Psychologist license.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring diagnoses (e.g., Autism).
Supervisory experience and oversight for development of Behavioral Support plans.
Skills in assessment, CBT, BSCA certification.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Candidates must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment. Applicants lacking a Maryland license may apply before receipt of the required license, but the application will be held in pending status until the license is obtained.
Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
Special Requirements
Candidate may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Benefits
Contractual employees working 30 or more hours a week (or averaging 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will pay 25% of the premiums for medical and prescription coverage, with the State of Maryland subsidizing the remaining 75%. Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are also available, although the employee is responsible for full premium payments. Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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