Psychologist Vendors

Seeking Psychologists to Work with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Consumers

DORS is seeking licensed Psychologists who have skills and experience working with people who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing; specifically, to provide psychological evaluations. These evaluations assist DORS staff in determining consumers’ eligibility to receive services.

This is not a permanent or contractual position as a Maryland State employee. It is a call for licensed Psychologists to consider becoming a DORS-approved vendor.

Psychologist (DORS Vendor) Duties:

• ​Conduct comprehensive adult psychological assessment (individuals 18 and older), up to 3 ½ hours per individual, including:

  IQ Test (WAIS)
  Academic Achievement (WRAT)
  Activities of daily living
  Mental Status Exam
  Clinical Review

• Conduct personality disorder evaluation, up to 1 hour for supplemental testing.
• Conduct memory disorder evaluation, up to two hours for supplemental testing.
• Report and submit the assessment to DORS counselors.

Qualifications:

• Maryland State License
• Ph.D. degree
• ASL fluent
• Provide own psychological assessment toolkit

If you are interested in being a Deaf/HoH psychologist vendor for DORS, please contact the Statewide Coordinator for Deaf Services, Noe Turcios, at noe.turcios@maryland.gov.