Psychologist (Plus Pay Supplement)

State of Ohio • Northfield, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

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.
• The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Psychology Technical Skills: Behavioral Health
• Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Organizing and Planning

Responsibilities

• Provide Psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for the justice involved population
• Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological tests
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested
• Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services
• Develop and implement programs
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups

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