Background Info: The Potomac Center/SETT facilities are seeking one (1) Licensed Psychologist to provide part-time Psychology services on-site at the Potomac Center/SETT campus in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Psychologist position functions at an intermediate level and is responsible for providing care, custody, and guidance for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities who may have co-existing mental disorders, forensic involvement, and are residing at the Potomac Center/Secure Evaluation Therapeutic Treatment (SETT).

Place of performance: The Potomac Center/SETT facilities, Hagerstown, Maryland

Minimum Qualifications:

• shall be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to practice under the licensing requirements for Psychologist.
• shall possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing Psychology services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
• shall be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Unvaccinated candidates will only be considered if they apply for, and are granted, an approved Exemption issued by the Maryland Department of Health Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Division

REQUIREMENTS:

• The Psychologist must be comfortable working with individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities (including dual diagnosis/co-existing mental disorders), who are court ordered to Potomac Center/SETT and may experience maladaptive behaviors (see definition in Appendix 1), including self-injurious behavior (SIB), stereotypic behavior, and aggressive/destructive behavior.
• Psychology services are required for individuals of both the Potomac Center (licensed for up to sixty-two (62) beds), and the SETT (licensed for up to thirtytwo (32) beds).
• The Psychologist must provide twenty (20) hours of on-site Psychology services per week for the duration of the Contract.
• The Psychologist’s working hours are flexible; the Psychologist will propose their own weekly schedule to be approved by the Contract Monitor.
• The Potomac Center/SETT may request the Psychologist to work fewer or more hours in a specific week.
• Clinical Supervision and oversight of three (3) Psychology Associates and their respective caseloads.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the assigned Psychology
• Associate’s person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission, court orders, findings from assessments, individual care plans, and plans for discharge.
• Participate in competency attainment services and ensure psychological services are provided as per court orders.
• Approve and co-sign behavioral support plans and suicide risk assessments.
• Approve and co-sign required patient risk documentation: (e.g., Facility Sexual Abuse Risk Screens and Sexual Abuse Protection Plans)
• Complete guardianship evaluations and testify at guardianship hearings
• Ensure all individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their individual care plans.
• Complete and submit documentation as per facility guidelines.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Psychology: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Psychology License (Preferred)
• Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Preferred)

Work Location: In person