Psychologist - 25% Supplement
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Psychologist for the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. The role supports the agency’s work with youth in juvenile corrections through psychological assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and assigned to first shift with on-call stipulations. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $43.56 to $61.09; a temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in those rates. The Psychologist develops and conducts assessments and evaluations, interprets findings, and prepares reports. The role collaborates with facility professionals and treatment teams, provides or participates in psychotherapy and rehabilitation sessions, supports compliance with applicable accreditation and professional requirements, and may provide clinical supervision to student interns or lead work over a contractual psychologist. The Psychologist also documents activities and responds to emergency situations as needed.
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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Interview individuals; administer, score, and interpret tests.
- Prepare reports based on assessment findings and as directed or required.
- Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop or modify treatment as needed.
- Attend unit treatment team meetings as the representative of the psychological component.
- Submit psychological impressions to the treatment team.
- Confer with institution professionals regarding programming.
- Ensure compliance with requirements of certifying, accrediting, and professional agencies, including the American Correctional Association, Department of Mental Health, and American Psychological Association.
- Provide lead work and clinical supervision to student interns.
- Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions.
- Ensure documentation of activities.
- Respond to emergency situations as needed.
- In some cases, perform lead work over a contractual psychologist.
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, plus 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, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
