Psychology Associate Doctorate CI

Introduction

The Thomas B. Finan Center is an inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Cumberland, Maryland. It is owned and managed by the state of Maryland.� This state psychiatric facility operates 88 beds. The Finan Center provides services to persons who are 18 years of age and\r\nolder.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Thomas B. Finan Center\r\n10102 Country Club Road\r\nCumberland, MD 21502\r\n\r\n\r\nThis facility is located two and a half hours from Baltimore, MD.\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Psychology Associate Doctorate position completes psychological assessments of patients/residents in accordance with Center policies and Psychology Department standards in order to assist with patient/resident treatment planning, diagnosis, management and treatment. The Psychology Associate Doctorate position provides treatment services for patients/residents to assist patients/residents improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their treatment plan.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Doctorate degree in Psychology, as defined by the Health Occupations Article, Title 18-101 (g), Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�One year of supervised experience rendering direct psychological services, providing psychological assessments, and evaluating the delivery of psychological services.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the completion of a twelve month full-time or twenty-four month half-time internship in rendering psychological services for the required experience, provided the internship is a requirement for the Doctorate degree in Psychology.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in�Clinical Psychology classifications or Psychology specialty codes in the Psychology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with psychiatric patients/residents.\r\n Knowledge of personality, intelligence, interest and aptitude measurements.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

In accordance with the Health Occupations Article, Title 18-301 (b4), employees in this classification are required at the time of hire to apply jointly with the supervising Psychologist to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an exemption from licensure.� The exemption must be received within six months of submitting the application. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.�Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to��determine their ability to perform job related functions.\r\n2.�Employees in this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the�Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists within three years of appointment�to a position.\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n