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. GRADE22LOCATION OF POSITIONThis 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: Anne Arundel County Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI) 7805 House of Corrections Road Jessup, MD 20794 Somerset County Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) 30420 Revells Neck Road Westover, MD 21890 Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215 Main Purpose of Job This position is eligible for 1 day of telework after the probation period.The main purpose of this position is to perform independent psychological services in a correctional institution at the Doctoral level in order to meet required standards for providing psychological services to incarcerated adults within a State Correctional Institution. The correctional psychologist is responsible for the supervision, direction and management of the facility's Mental Health Department. Such services may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assesses the incarcerated individuals psychological and behavioral status to determine appropriate mental health services using psychological testing and psychotherapeutic techniques Conducts individual and group therapy with incarcerated individuals within the Correctional Institution Intervenes in a crisis to deescalate the situation using crisis intervention techniques and suicide prevention planning Develops treatment and rehabilitation plans for incarcerated individuals who need ongoing therapeutic intervention, implements the plans following psychotherapeutic protocols Screens and identifies the mental health needs the incarcerated individual and refers for other services such as psychiatric care, inpatient mental health services, case management, as well as community resources for continuing care upon release Provides clinical supervision and managerial direction to the facility's mental health/psychology department Documents the services rendered of those treated by recording services and incarcerated individual events in the electronic health record Represents the interests and needs of incarcerated individuals mental health in meetings, including but not limited to administrative staff meetings, custody staff meetings, segregation reviews, medical case reviews, quality assurance reviews, psychiatric case consultation and suicide prevention meetingsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education:
A Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university accepted by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Experience:
Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research.
Note:
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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 and education LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSCandidates for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to permanent appointment to a position. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply before receipt of the required license but the application will be designated in pending status by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). When the license has been obtained, submit a copy of the license to DBM to remove the pending status from the application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. Candidates for this classification, prior to probationary appointment, must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESSThe 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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSPersonal 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 ProgramFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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 MillsTiara. MIlls@maryland.govIf 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. DepartmentDPSCS-Eastern Correctional Institution Date Opened 7/7/2026 12:53:00 PMFiling Deadline 12/31/2026 11:59:00 PMSalary$99,442 - $107,641 (with potential growth up to $156,822) Employment TypeFull-TimeHR Analyst Tiara MillsWork Location Baltimore CityHowardSomerset
