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Psychologist CI Series

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Washington County, VT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 106087 - 167304

Posted: 29 September 2026 (27 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

At the Potomac Center/SETT facility our treatment teams provide quality person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities/autism/etc) and co-occurring mental illness at our residential campus in western Maryland. Our aim is to help our residents learn adaptive behavior skills and return to the community. Our center includes a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) that focuses on using therapeutic interventions to help residents return to the addition we have a Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Program a 32-bed licensed Forensic Residential Center that provides services to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are court involved. The center sits on a lovely campus in Hagerstown Maryland just outside southern Pennsylvania and about 1.5 hours from Washington DC.

GRADE

Psychologist I CI - ASTD23

Psychologist II CI - ASTD24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Potomac Center Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Hagerstown MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position oversees psychological services at the Potomac Center and the Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Unit ensuring all psychological treatments and individual assessments are completed effectively and efficiently in order to help individuals improve their psychological functioning and accomplish objectives specified in their person-centered plans. This position oversees the development and implementation of person-centered psychology services/interventions based on reason for admission court orders findings from assessments and plans for discharge. This position provides direct service and oversees the services provided by the Potomac Center and SETT Psychology Associates. This position works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending individual plan of care meetings special team meetings morning reports etc. This position works with both the IDT and the individual to develop and train on behavioral support plans while ensuring the overarching program meets the individuals support needs.

Our clinicians enjoy a supportive environment focused on quality care and professional growth. Some key benefits of joining the Potomac Center/SETT team as a Psychologist are:

Leading treatment-focused teams working with adults with intellectual disabilities/developmental disorders/co-occurring mental illness
Longer high-quality therapeutic sessions with clients
Excellent work/life balance
Paid CEU training days
Comprehensive benefits and a State pension
Maryland State Psychologist licensure fee reimbursement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Psychologist I CI (26-)

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Psychologist II CI (26-)

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Experience: Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of thePsychologist license.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities ID forensic populations and/or co-occurring diagnoses such as Autism.
Supervisory experience and oversight in the development of Behavioral Support plans. (Psychologist II-level)
Excellent communication motivational and team-building skills.
Proficiency in assessment and CBT BSCA certification.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for this classification must be licensed as a Psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a Maryland license may applybefore receipt of the required license but the application will be designated inpending status by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Testing the license has been obtained submit a copy of the license to MDH toremove the pending status from the application.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possessa motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

Meaningful Work
Excellent Health Benefits Package including Medical Vision Prescription and Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days 12 Regular Holidays Annual Leave 15 Sick Days)
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland please click the link below:

INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

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