Psychologist – Plus Pay Supplement

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Psychologists serve an essential role in assessing and treating patients in The Department of Behavioral Health Regional Psychiatric Hospitals. They provide trauma-focused and patient-centered care, forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and mental status at the time of offense, and collaboration and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Skills related to the forensic sub-specialty will be supported with training and mentorship if limited upon hire. Strong clinical skills are essential. Psychologists conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Psychologists may also conduct court ordered forensic assessments, provide testimony, consultation, and supervision. Psychologists 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 the regional psychiatric hospital.

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.
• Strong clinical skills are essential.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.
• Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer.
• Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.
• Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Skills related to the forensic sub-specialty will be supported with training and mentorship if limited upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, diagnostic, and risk assessments.
• Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological testing results.
• Perform forensic evaluations, including competency-to-stand-trial and mental state assessments.
• Develop risk assessments and risk management plans for justice-involved individuals.
• Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation services.
• Deliver trauma-informed and patient-centered care to support recovery and treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and evidence-based interventions designed to improve patient outcomes.
• Complete court-ordered forensic assessments and evaluations.
• Provide expert consultation and testimony regarding forensic findings when required.
• Support the treatment and assessment needs of a justice-involved patient population.
• Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide psychological consultation and recommendations to support treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
• Develop and implement programs that promote patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Participate in hospital initiatives focused on improving patient care, treatment effectiveness, and clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and best practices in psychological services.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and workgroups.
• Maintain professional standards and documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical and forensic psychology skills.

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 )
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level