DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES (Psychology Services Chief, CI)

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of Clinical Services has supervisory and administrative oversight of all clinical staff, with the exception of the medical staff. The person in this position is also responsible for supervising the JLG-RICA Admission Coordinator, to ensure the pre-admission and admission interviews / referrals are processed and scheduled efficiently; the Director of Clinical Services is also directly responsible for screening referrals to the JLG-RICA program and coordinating / reviewing these, as appropriate, with other JLG-RICA Program Administrators. This position may be required to work evening and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists and five (5) years of experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth psychiatric patients, including at least three (3) years of experience leading or supervising doctoral or other psychology staff. The incumbent must obtain a current Maryland license to practice as a Psychologist from the Board prior to appointment.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess :

• Experience with COMAR regulations
• Knowledge and experience of working with regulatory bodies (, JCAHO, CMS, OHCQ, etc)
• Experience in leadership roles providing administrative and clinical supervision

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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 position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the , 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 date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified 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.