What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER III position at State of Maryland - DPSCS-Patuxent Institution?

Introduction

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.

GRADE

PHY 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County

7555 Waterloo Road

Jessup, MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

Serves as Associate Director of Psychiatry for Patuxent Institution to assist in discharging the diagnostic and remediation functions of the facility's agency-unique programs and services. Serves as the clinical director for psychiatric services for the statutory programs (i.e., the Eligible Person and Patuxent Youth Programs). Provides hands-on medication management, assessment, and therapeutic services. Develops and implements psychiatric guidelines, procedures, standards, and controls. Formulates related policy. Ensures that all psychiatric services are in accordance with best practices and are specifically applicable to the target population(s). Serves as a board member of Patuxent’s Institutional Board of Review. Participates in meetings of Patuxent’s Citizens Advisory Board. Serves as a voting member of Patuxent’s Diagnostic Review Committee and Further Study Conferences.

Additionally, may provide managerial oversight to non-statutory programs and services as needed, as well as provide screening/evaluation/therapeutic services to those not involved in statutory programming. May serve as a point of contact between the institution and the contractor that provides medical services to the incarcerated population and psychiatric services to those in non-statutory programming. Responsible for other tasks from the Director as assigned, which include (but are not limited to) serving as the Director’s designee with regard to attending various departmental, institutional, and community-based meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in the practice or teaching of psychiatry.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees are required to be licensed as a Medical Doctor by the Maryland Board of Physicians prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

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
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classification.

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. 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 tiara.mills@maryland.gov 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

Tiara.Mills@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov 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.

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