Psychologist - 20% Supplement

State of OhioMassillon, OH
Onsite

About The Position

DYS is seeking a licensed Psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at IRJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday. The state of Ohio covers transportation, meals and lodging.

Requirements

  • License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.
  • Behavioral Health
  • Corrections - Mental Health
  • Counseling and Rehabilitation
  • Consultation
  • Ethics and Values
  • Situational Awareness
  • Analyzation

Nice To Haves

  • Leadership
  • commitment to excellence
  • professionalism
  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • good judgment of people and situations
  • change agent
  • excellent customer service
  • trauma-responsive
  • solution driven

Responsibilities

  • Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations
  • Interview, administer tests, score and interpret tests
  • Prepare reports based on findings
  • Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop and/or modify treatment as needed
  • Attend unit treatment team meetings representing the psychological component
  • Submit psychological impressions to team
  • Confer with institution professionals (e.g., psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, activities therapist, recreation supervisor, chaplain, superintendent, operations administrator) regarding program
  • Assure compliance with certifying/accrediting//professional agencies (e.g., American Correctional Association, Department of Mental Health, American Psychological Association) requirements
  • Provide lead work/clinical supervision to student interns
  • Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions
  • Assure documentation of activities
  • Prepare reports as directed and/or required
  • Respond to emergency situations as needed
  • In some cases, perform lead work over contractual psychologist

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
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