Psychologist - 20022405, 20024977

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered. What You'll Do In accordance with training and scope of practice, administers and interprets psychometric tests as requested as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological individual and group interventions Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological tests or test batteries for purposes of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management cases, treatment, and programming Participates in hearings as assigned and assessments for potential suicide As a member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for development and implementation of mental health interventions (e.g., psychological, social and substance abuse) for a caseload of offenders/patients with mental illness Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice. Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within their scope of practice Serves as treatment team coordinator Acts as lead worker over lower-level psychological services staff and provides clinical supervision only to psychology assistants and interns in accordance with the State Board of Psychology rules within the level of training and competency of these psychology assistants and interns. Writes reports and/or documents to include documentation of all offender contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed. Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning Completes transfer and discharge summaries and pre-parole clinical risk assessments and treatment summaries Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload, inmate institutional adjustment and service needs. Participates in peer review as assigned. Attends meetings of psychology clinical case consultation Attends and instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development Conducts expert-witness assessments as needed Attends meetings Conducts various institution and program audit functions Starting pay is approximately $90,000 based on location. DRC is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code. Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Professional, Basic Documentation, Programming, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence. Organization : Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center Agency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location : Correction Reception Center Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient Compensation : $90,000 Schedule : Full-time Classified Indicator : Classified Union : 1199 Primary Job Skill : Behavioral Health Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Programming, Behavioral Health, Professional Professional Skills : Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Confidentiality Agency Overview Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)