Psychologist II CI; Court Involved

ASTD
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Springfield Hospital Center

PsyARTS Department
6655 Sykesville Road Sykesville, MD 21784

The main purpose of this position is to provide psychological assessments and treatment to Springfield Hospital Center (SHC) patients with serious, persistent mental illness, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, addiction, and trauma and recovery issues. Services facilitate recovery, increase optimal patient functioning, and facilitate rapid successful community re-entry. Treatment and assessments are evidence-based treatment and/or proven to advance patients towards successful community re-entry.

This position will provide assistance with training and clinical guidance of psychologists, psychology interns, and psychology externs where needed and/or appropriate.

This position supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of a recovery-oriented environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

Education:

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Experience:

Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the Psychologist license.

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 applybefore receipt of the required license but the application will be designated inpending status by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Testing Unit.

When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to MDH toremove 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 possessa motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS