Psychologist (Plus Pay Supplement)

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. What you’ll do at DBH Provide psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for justice involved population Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological test Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested Liaison to the treatment team Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services Develop and implement programs Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Psychologists will work in the specialized areas of clinical and forensic psychology. 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.
• 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

• Provide psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for justice involved population
• Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological test
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested
• Liaison to the treatment team
• Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services
• Develop and implement programs
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups
• Conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments
• Diagnose mental health conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy
• Conduct court ordered forensic assessments
• Provide testimony, consultation, and supervision
• Contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes
• Coordinate patient care within the regional psychiatric hospital

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 )

What This Job Offers

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