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 3½ 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
[email protected].
