Psychologist

What You'll Do: Administer and interpret psychometric tests as requested as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological individual and group interventions. Administer, score and interpret individual psychological tests or test batteries for purposes of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management cases, treatment, and programming. Participate in hearings as assigned and assessments for potential suicide. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for the development and implementation of mental health interventions (psychological, social and substance abuse) for a caseload of offenders/patients with mental illness. Conduct individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within scope of practice. Provide mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including monitoring offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan. Complete detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within scope of practice. Serve as treatment team coordinator. Act as lead worker over lower-level psychological services staff and provide clinical supervision to psychology assistants and interns according to State Board rules within their training and competency. Write reports and documents to include documentation of all offender contacts, mental health liaison progress notes, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed. Complete psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning. Complete transfer and discharge summaries and pre-parole clinical risk assessments and treatment summaries. Consult with other institution staff regarding mental health caseload, inmate institutional adjustment and service needs. Participate in peer review as assigned. Attend meetings of psychology clinical case consultation. Attend and instruct in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development. Conduct expert-witness assessments as needed. Attend meetings. Conduct various institution and program audit functions. Starting pay is approximately $112,000 based on location. DRC is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. Why Work for the State of Ohio We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Our benefits package includes: 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 and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications 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. Supplemental Information Application Procedures: Complete the online Ohio Civil Service Application and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualify for credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training only if provided in your online application. Check application status by signing into your profile on this website. Be sure to check your email often, as we will communicate via the email you provided. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office for arrangements. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace. Pre‑Employment Drug Testing All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. A positive test will not result in employment unless medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana is provided. Pre‑Employment Background Investigation Final applicants selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Individual assessment of prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring under certain conditions (detailed list). ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39) and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobsohio