Psychologist CI Series

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Potomac Center/SETT facility, our treatment teams provide quality person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities/autism/etc) and co-occurring mental illness at our residential campus in western Maryland. Our aim is to help our residents learn adaptive behavior skills and return to the community. Our center includes a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) that focuses on using therapeutic interventions to help residents return to the community. In addition, we have a Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Program, a 32-bed licensed Forensic Residential Center, that provides services to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are court involved. The center sits on a lovely campus in Hagerstown Maryland, just outside southern Pennsylvania and about 1.5 hours from Washington, DC. This position oversees psychological services at the Potomac Center and the Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Unit, ensuring all psychological treatments and individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently in order to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans. This position oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, findings from assessments, and plans for discharge. This position provides direct service and oversees the services provided by the Potomac Center and SETT Psychology Associates. This position works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending individual plan of care meetings, special team meetings, morning reports, etc. This position works with both the IDT and the individual to develop and train on behavioral support plans, while ensuring the overarching program meets the individuals’ support needs. Our clinicians enjoy a supportive environment focused on quality care and professional growth.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position.
Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, ID forensic populations, and/or co-occurring diagnoses, such as Autism.
Supervisory experience and oversight in the development of Behavioral Support plans. (Psychologist II-level)
Excellent communication, motivational and team-building skills.
Proficiency in assessment and CBT, BSCA certification.

Responsibilities

Oversees psychological services at the Potomac Center and the Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Unit.
Ensures all psychological treatments and individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently.
Helps individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans.
Oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, findings from assessments, and plans for discharge.
Provides direct service and oversees the services provided by the Potomac Center and SETT Psychology Associates.
Works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending individual plan of care meetings, special team meetings, morning reports, etc.
Works with both the IDT and the individual to develop and train on behavioral support plans, while ensuring the overarching program meets the individuals’ support needs.

Benefits

Leading treatment-focused teams working with adults with intellectual disabilities/developmental disorders/co-occurring mental illness
Longer, high-quality therapeutic sessions with clients
Excellent work/life balance
Paid CEU training days
Comprehensive benefits and a State pension
Maryland State Psychologist licensure fee reimbursement
Meaningful Work
Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)