Psychologist - Full Time- Summit Behavioral Healthcare
About The Position
The Psychologist serves patients at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, a regional psychiatric hospital with a high percentage of justice-involved patients. The role provides clinical and forensic psychology services, including psychological assessment, diagnosis, therapy, behavioral interventions, and individualized treatment planning. Care is trauma-informed and patient-centered, with a focus on patient recovery and treatment goals. The Psychologist conducts forensic evaluations, including competency-to-stand-trial and mental-state assessments, and may provide court-related consultation, testimony, and supervision. The role also involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team and participation in hospital programs and quality-improvement initiatives. Training and mentorship in forensic psychology are available for skills in that specialty that are limited at the time of hire. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position represented by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. The listed compensation is $43.56 per hour. The position is at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, and has day, afternoon, and evening shifts available, with weekend and holiday rotations.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong clinical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Forensic psychology skills; training and mentorship are available if these skills are limited at 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, patient-centered care in support of recovery and treatment goals.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and evidence-based interventions.
- Complete court-ordered forensic assessments and provide expert consultation and testimony when required.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Provide psychological consultation and recommendations for treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
- Develop and implement programs that promote patient recovery and rehabilitation.
- Participate in hospital initiatives and continuous quality-improvement efforts aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.
- Attend and 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation
- Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
- Opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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