Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional

Position Duties

Patuxent Institution is a maximum‑security state prison designed to provide remediation programs and services to male and female incarcerated individuals based upon current best practices. The Psychology Associate Doctorate, Correctional position is an unlicensed level of professional work performed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. The main purpose of this position is to provide direct psychological services to incarcerated individuals in one or more programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other 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, supervise and train unlicensed members of the psychology staff, and provide administrative supervision of other professional and clerical employees.

• Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• No previous experience required.

• Fluency in spoken and written English; ability to communicate respectfully with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or another language is a plus.

Applicants must submit complete information by the closing date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.

The assessment may include a rating of education, training, and experience related to the position requirements.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will receive health, dental, and vision insurance at a low cost, along with other benefits:

• Personal Leave – six (6) days annually (prorated).
• Annual Leave – ten (10) days per year.
• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days per year.
• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid leave upon birth or adoption.
• Holidays – at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension – credit toward a retirement pension.
• Release time for job‑related CEU training.
• Reimbursement of licensure or certification costs.
• Tuition reimbursement via the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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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