Psychologist II Court-Involved

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees all psychological services at the Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Unit and ensures 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. Some key benefits of joining the SETT team as a Psychologist are: Working with small group sizes Longer, high-quality therapeutic sessions with clients Excellent work/life balance Paid CEU training days Comprehensive benefits and a State pension

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Employees in this classification will be required to 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.
Excellent communication, motivational and team-building skills.
Proficiency in assessment and CBT, BSCA certification.

Responsibilities

Oversees all psychological services at the Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Unit
Ensures all psychological treatments and individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently
Oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions
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)
Works with both the IDT and the individual to develop and train on behavioral support plans