Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - Grow with DBH

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

70d • $13

About The Position

This limited-term program aims to grow Ohio's psychologist workforce to meet the needs of our patients within our regional psychiatric hospitals. Participants gain advanced skills while helping to improve hospital capacity and patient outcomes. Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will gain experience in the specialized area of forensic psychology during their term. In this program, Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may have the opportunity to conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, may assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and in the development and implementation of treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may also be involved in court ordered forensic assessments, observing testimony, consultation and may provide umbrella training supervision. This program provides Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants invaluable experience in working with complex mental health cases while preparing Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants for licensure and long-term careers as psychologists. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will also contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care within our regional psychiatric hospitals.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology with psychology pre-doctoral internship must be conferred from an accredited university prior to the start of the post-doctoral fellowship.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in forensic psychology.
• Experience working with justice-involved patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments.
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy.
• Involve in court ordered forensic assessments.
• Observe testimony and provide consultation.
• Provide umbrella training supervision.
• Contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Continuing Education
• Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, & Personal Leave
• Pay Increases
• SEIU/1199 Union representation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees