Psychologist - 20% Supplement

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a licensed Psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. DYS's mission is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities, believing that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are their greatest resource.

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.
• Behavioral Health
• Corrections - Mental Health
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Consultation
• Ethics and Values
• Situational Awareness
• Analyzation

Nice To Haves

• Leadership
• commitment to excellence
• professionalism
• strong interpersonal communication skills
• good judgment of people and situations
• change agent
• excellent customer service
• trauma-responsive
• solution driven

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations
• Interview, administer tests, score and interpret tests
• Prepare reports based on findings
• Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop and/or modify treatment as needed
• Attend unit treatment team meetings representing the psychological component
• Submit psychological impressions to team
• Confer with institution professionals regarding program
• Assure compliance with certifying/accrediting/professional agencies requirements
• Provide lead work/clinical supervision to student interns
• Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions
• Assure documentation of activities
• Prepare reports as directed and/or required
• Respond to emergency situations as needed
• Perform lead work over contractual psychologist

Benefits

• 20% Supplemental Bonus
• 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)
• Paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training (transportation, meals and lodging covered)
• Qualifying employer for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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