Clinical Psychologist

POSITION DUTIES

The Psychologist, Correctional is primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive risk assessments for incarcerated individuals as assigned by the Maryland Parole Commission. These assessments play a critical role in informing parole decisions by providing objective, evidence-based evaluations of risk.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and/or virtual risk evaluations for incarcerated individuals across the Maryland Department of Corrections
• Complete risk assessments primarily for individuals serving life sentences, as well as other referred cases
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to support parole decision-making processes

Record Review & Case Analysis

• Review and analyze multiple sources of information, including:
  • Electronic and paper files
  • Offender Case Management System (OCMS)
  • Electronic Patient History Record (EPHR)
  • Pre-Sentence Investigation reports
  • Previous risk assessments

Assessment & Testing

• Administer and interpret standardized psychological and risk assessment instruments, including:
  • Cognitive and intellectual functioning measures
  • Literacy and comprehension assessments
  • Personality assessments
  • Violence and sexual risk assessment tools
• Common instruments include:
  • WASI-II, WAIS-IV
  • WRAT-5
  • PAI-CS
  • HCR-20 V3
  • PCL-R
  • SVR-20 V2
  • STATIC-99 / STATIC-99R
  • STABLE-2007

Professional Development & Compliance

• Maintain licensure as a psychologist in the State of Maryland
• Participate in continuing education to remain current with evolving risk assessment tools and best practices
• Ensure adherence to professional, ethical, and legal standards in all evaluations