Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Our organization seeks a licensed doctoral-level psychologist to lead the development, oversight, and compliance of Behavior Management Plans (BMPs) for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. This in-house leadership role strengthens oversight, improves coordination, and enhances funding compliance. The Lead Psychologist will ensure behavior plans are defensible, data-informed, aligned with DDA funding standards, and seamlessly integrated with our documentation platform (CIMS).

Our organization serves approximately 160 adults across 80 residential homes. This role supports the entire adult services division and will supervise and collaborate with two in-house behavior specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution
• Active Maryland Psychologist license in good standing
• 5+ years of experience developing behavior plans for adults with autism or IDD
• Familiarity with Medicaid waiver programs, DDA standards, and COMAR regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PERFORMANCE METRICS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Employee must be able to effectively complete a non-adverse physical intervention with autistic individuals of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in Behavioral Principles and Strategies training.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Psychology

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position or individuals within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. We reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.