State of Maryland
PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE, DOCTORATE
State of Maryland
Introduction The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking a Psychology Associate Doctorate to provide psychological evaluations and behavioral health services to youth in DJS facilities.
Main Purpose of Job This position functions as an entrance‑level role for psychology associates with a doctoral degree working under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. Responsibilities include psychological evaluations for youth pending disposition and placements, administering tests, interpreting results, providing reports to the court and agencies, completing other behavioral health evaluations, and attending/consulting with treatment staff related to psychological and behavioral health issues. The role also includes crisis and supportive behavioral health services to youth detained in DJS facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Complete psychological or other Behavior Health (BH) evaluations, clinical services, documentation per professional and agency standards under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Provide consultation and serve as a behavioral health member of the multidisciplinary team.
Attend and participate in scheduled individual and peer supervision, consultation, and/or professional development activities and meet professional and ethical responsibilities.
Hybrid Telework This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctorate degree in Psychology as defined by the Health Occupations Article, Title 18‑101 (g) Annotated Code of Maryland.
Experience: One year of supervised experience rendering direct psychological services, providing psychological assessments, and evaluating the delivery of psychological services.
Substitution Notes
Students may substitute completion of a 12‑month full‑time or 24‑month half‑time internship in rendering psychological services for the required experience, provided the internship is a requirement for the Doctorate degree.
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 on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Registration as a Psychology Associate with the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at the time of hire.
Experience conducting psychological evaluations of examinees involved in the justice system.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees in this classification are required to apply jointly with the supervising psychologist to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an exemption from licensure within six months of submitting the application.
Special Requirements
Candidate may be given a medical examination to determine ability to perform job related functions.
Employee must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists within three years of appointment to a position.
Selection Process Provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to fill similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Examination Process The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplementary questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD‑214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS: details omitted for brevity.
Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity. DJS values veterans. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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Introduction The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking a Psychology Associate Doctorate to provide psychological evaluations and behavioral health services to youth in DJS facilities.
Main Purpose of Job This position functions as an entrance‑level role for psychology associates with a doctoral degree working under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. Responsibilities include psychological evaluations for youth pending disposition and placements, administering tests, interpreting results, providing reports to the court and agencies, completing other behavioral health evaluations, and attending/consulting with treatment staff related to psychological and behavioral health issues. The role also includes crisis and supportive behavioral health services to youth detained in DJS facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Complete psychological or other Behavior Health (BH) evaluations, clinical services, documentation per professional and agency standards under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Provide consultation and serve as a behavioral health member of the multidisciplinary team.
Attend and participate in scheduled individual and peer supervision, consultation, and/or professional development activities and meet professional and ethical responsibilities.
Hybrid Telework This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctorate degree in Psychology as defined by the Health Occupations Article, Title 18‑101 (g) Annotated Code of Maryland.
Experience: One year of supervised experience rendering direct psychological services, providing psychological assessments, and evaluating the delivery of psychological services.
Substitution Notes
Students may substitute completion of a 12‑month full‑time or 24‑month half‑time internship in rendering psychological services for the required experience, provided the internship is a requirement for the Doctorate degree.
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 on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Registration as a Psychology Associate with the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at the time of hire.
Experience conducting psychological evaluations of examinees involved in the justice system.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees in this classification are required to apply jointly with the supervising psychologist to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an exemption from licensure within six months of submitting the application.
Special Requirements
Candidate may be given a medical examination to determine ability to perform job related functions.
Employee must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists within three years of appointment to a position.
Selection Process Provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to fill similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Examination Process The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplementary questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD‑214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS: details omitted for brevity.
Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity. DJS values veterans. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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