Psychologist II, CI

GRADE ASTD24 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD Main Purpose of Job The Psychologist II, CI will provide psychological services in Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, a maximum-security forensic hospital. This includes assessment and treatment of patients, including the use of psychological test and related procedures. Individuals hospitalized include person charged with serious violent felonies (e.g. murder, arson, sexual offenses, etc.) and patients referred from prisons, detention centers, courts and other mental health facilities not able to effectively treat them due to the level of violence, behavioral disturbance or risk of escape. The position also involves providing forensic psychological evaluations of outpatient pretrial defendants charges with serious violent felonies. In addition to the aforementioned essential duties, Psychologist II, CI staff may provide coverage for the Psychology Director during his / her absence from the facility. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. 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. A copy of your license or license number must accompany your 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. 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. All applications must be submitted online by December 1, 2025, at 11 : 59 : 00 PM. Apply to Recruitment# : 25-004703-0002 EOE