If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
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This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across the state of Maryland. When completing the application, select all locations you are willing to work.
Current vacancies are located in:
Somerset County
Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI)
30420 Revells Neck Rd.
Westover, MD 21890
** This position is eligible for 1 day of telework after the probation period.**
The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Psychology Services Chief for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in a geographical region. As such the incumbent is responsible for directing, coordinating, and integrating psychology services within each correctional institution located within the region. This includes the regional Correctional Mental Health Unit (if applicable) located in the region. This involves program development, diagnostic assessment, clinical consultation, and audit functions. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for administrative supervision as well as clinical supervision of the psychologist in the region.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Direct and coordinate all psychology activities of the mental health program within the DPSCS region
- Collect and review institutional monthly statistical reports to determine the status of the region's mental health program activities. This includes: ensuring that the reports are timely; assessing workload of each clinician; ensuring the accurateness of the information provided; and ensuring that the duties of each clinician are being performed satisfactory
- Oversees peer reviews and/or audits of performance of mental health personnel within the region
- Consults with other program directors and managers or officials of agencies outside the Department on policies, plans, goals of the mental health program and needs of the incarcerated individual population.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders regarding ongoing litigation
- Duties as assigned by the Director and/or Deputy of Mental Health
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D, Psy.D) in Psychology.
Experience: One year of experience working within a correctional mental health department.
Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position in State service.
Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to the Maryland Department of Health Testing Unit.
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
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- Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
- Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
- Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
- Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
- Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Additional benefits are available to employees of this classification.
- Pension - State employees in this classifications earn credit towards a 20 year retirement pension
- Reimbursement of costs for eligible classes and release time for job-related CEU training
- Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty
- Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to
[email protected]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to
[email protected] referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.
Tiara Mills
[email protected]
If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at
[email protected] or 410-767-4850.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
