Psychologist - 25% Supplement - copy

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

5d • $44 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Psychologist for Youth Services at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. The role supports the department’s work with youth in juvenile corrections through psychological assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and collaboration with facility professionals. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and scheduled for first shift with on-call stipulations. A temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in the listed pay rates.

The Psychologist conducts psychological assessments and evaluations, interprets findings, prepares reports, and develops or modifies treatment plans. The role participates in treatment team meetings, provides clinical supervision to student interns, and may perform lead work over a contractual psychologist. The position also supports compliance with applicable professional and accrediting requirements and responds to emergency situations as needed.

New hires must complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training: the first week at the facility, weeks two through four at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and weeks five and six as on-the-job training at the facility. Travel, lodging, and meals are provided for the Academy portion. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions are assessed individually and do not necessarily disqualify an applicant.

The position pays $43.56–$61.09 per hour, with an hourly pay progression listed from $43.56 at hire to $61.09 at 78 months. The State of Ohio identifies the Department of Youth Services as a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Hold a 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.
• Complete the department’s mandatory six-week paid pre-service training if hired.
• Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening if selected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Interview clients; administer, score, and interpret tests.
• Prepare reports based on assessment findings and prepare other reports as directed or required.
• Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop or modify treatment as needed.
• Attend unit treatment team meetings as the psychological representative and submit psychological impressions to the team.
• Confer with institution professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, activities therapists, recreation supervisors, chaplains, superintendents, and operations administrators, regarding programming.
• Assure 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 leave, sick leave, and 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 deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed