PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE, DOCTORATE

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Psychology Associate, Doctorate, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! This position functions as an entrance level for psychology associate with a doctoral degree under the direct supervision and direction of a licensed psychologist.

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44 N. Potomac Street, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (Washington County)

This position provides psychological evaluations for youth pending disposition and placements and appropriate recommendations and referrals for suitable assignments. It includes administering psychological tests, interpreting the results, providing reports to the court and other agencies, completing other behavioral health evaluations, and attending or consulting with the treatment staffing team related to psychological and behavioral health issues. The role also provides crisis and supportive behavioral health services to youth detained in DJS facilities. This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

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• Complete psychological or other Behavior Health (BH) evaluations, clinical services, and documentation per professional and agency standards under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.
  
• Provide consultation and serve as a behavioral health member of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Attend and participate in scheduled individual and peer supervision, consultation, and/or professional development activities and meet professional and ethical responsibilities.
  
• Provide crisis and supportive behavioral health services to youth detained in DJS facilities.
  
• Hybrid telework schedule eligibility.
  

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• A Doctorate degree in Psychology as defined by the Health Occupations Article, Title 18-101 (g), Annotated Code of Maryland.
  
• One year of supervised experience rendering direct psychological services, providing psychological assessments, and evaluating the delivery of psychological services.
  
• Candidates may substitute a twelve‑month fulltime 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.
  
• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

At the time of hire, 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. The exemption must be received within six months of submitting the application.

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2. Candidates for this classification may be required to undergo a medical examination to determine their ability to perform job related functions.
   
3. Employees must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists within three years of appointment to a position.
   

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

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 supplemental 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.

State of Maryland benefits available.

The online application process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Recruitment #26-
Fax number 41
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 41 or

If additional information regarding this recruitment is required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

DJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the educational background and justice system contact. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply. xhqgsiq
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.