Psychologist

Psychologist - Mount Vernon

The Community – Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon is a located approximately 40 miles northeast of Columbus. Mount Vernon has an estimated population of approximately 16,900. Founded in 1805, Mount Vernon holds a lot of historic charm. One of the locals' favorite spots to appreciate the history of the city is the Knox County Historical Museum. After learning about the town's history, you can take advantage of the more modern entertainment facilities such as the Hiawatha Water Park, Pine Row studio where you can take pottery classes from knowledgeable instructors, Chapel Hill Golf Club, and the Woodward Opera House. If you're looking to experience a lot of Mount Vernon's unique eateries all at once, go on a food tour held by Walk Eat Mount Vernon. While there is a lot to experience in Mount Vernon, the town is quiet, safe, and loved by its residents.

The Facility – Mount Vernon Developmental Center

Mount Vernon Developmental Center (MVDC) provides care and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Their services include medical, nursing, dietary, recreational, and more. The facility opened in 1925 as a facility treating patients with tuberculosis. In 1945, it began to admit individuals with mental illnesses. The facility has beds for 222 individuals.

Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Essential Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Within scope of practice, provides psychological services to patients, residents, consumers, students &/or inmates, provides advice & consultation on psychological matters, (e.g., conducts psychological &/or neuro psychological evaluations/assessments, administers, scores & interprets psychological tests, reviews pre-admission or pre-treatment data, conducts interviews & writes evaluation reports & treatment plans, evaluates treatment plans developed & quality of service rendered by others & coordinates psychological services & programs, assists with program development & conducts research on psychological assessment & treatment) or does all of preceding & acts as lead worker over lower level psychological services staff.
• Conducts individual & group counseling & psychotherapy (e.g., counsels on substance abuse, trauma, self-injury, suicidal ideation, grief & loss, impulse control, family issues, health issues, interpersonal issues &/or criminal behavior), follows up on treatment & writes progress reports

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of Ohio revised code chapters (e.g., 2945, 4732, 51 22); Ohio administrative code (e.g., section 473 2); American psychological association forensic psychological guidelines; ethical issues within forensic psychology; adult parole authority laws, rules & guidelines; criminology, social psychology; clinical psychology; interviewing; psychotherapy; psycho diagnosis; counseling; statistics; employee training & development*; Ohio ethics laws & statutes; biological basis of behavior;, neuropsychology;, psychopharmacology; counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer & related software* (Microsoft word; excel; power point; crisis & trauma intervention*; suicide prevention*; first aid*; CPR*). Ability to understand abstract field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; use statistical analysis; counsel others on sensitive matters; write instructions, specifications or manuals; develop complex reports & position papers such as functional assessments, identifying problem behaviors, prioritizing problem behaviors, defining problem behaviors & formulating hypothesis; conduct intellectual educational, social-sexual, risk & adaptive assessments (including administering & scoring / interpreting assessments); maintain composure while testifying a s expert witness during adversarial legal proceedings. (*) Developed after employment.

Requirements:

• License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biennial renewal of licensure as psychologist. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to incarcerated physically assaultive youth or patients/clients while participating in emergency/code situations. Exposed to unpredictable behavior of violent inmates/residents. Exposed to human noise such as loud voices, manic or psychotic ramblings & pounding on Plexiglas. Confined to small treatment rooms for individual & group therapy sessions. May require travel to community site under contract with Department of Mental Health.

Shift: 1st shift (5 hours per day, 30 hours per week)