Psychologist - 25% Supplement

State of Ohio • Circleville, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Psychologist for the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. The role supports the agency’s work to address the criminological and behavioral needs of youth in juvenile corrections and calls for a strong leader with a background and passion for habilitating youth. The position is permanent and full-time, with first-shift hours and on-call stipulations. A temporary 25% supplement is offered; the posting notes that the temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in the listed pay rates.

New hires must complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training. The first week takes place at the facility; weeks two through four are held at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with meals provided; and weeks five and six are on-the-job training at the facility. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify applicants; each applicant’s circumstances are assessed individually.

Requirements

• Current license to practice psychology issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology under Section 4732.12 or 4732.15(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Complete the mandatory six-week paid pre-service training.
• Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Interview individuals; administer, score, and interpret tests.
• Prepare reports based on assessment and evaluation findings.
• Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop or modify treatment as needed.
• Attend unit treatment team meetings and represent the psychological component.
• Submit psychological impressions to the team.
• Confer with institution professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, activities therapists, recreation supervisors, chaplains, superintendents, and operations administrators, regarding programming.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of certifying, accrediting, and professional agencies, including the American Correctional Association, Department of Mental Health, and American Psychological Association.
• Provide lead work and clinical supervision to student interns.
• Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions.
• Ensure activities are documented.
• Prepare reports as directed or required.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• In some cases, perform lead work over contractual psychologists.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed