PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

What You’ll Do at DBH

Psychological Assessment & Evaluation:

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, diagnostic, and risk assessments.

Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological testing results.

Perform forensic evaluations, including competency-to-stand-trial and mental state assessments.

Develop risk assessments and risk management plans for justice‑involved individuals.

Therapeutic Services & Patient Care:

Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

Deliver trauma‑informed and patient‑centered care to support recovery and treatment goals.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.

Facilitate therapeutic groups and evidence‑based interventions designed to improve patient outcomes.

Forensic Psychology Services:

Complete court‑ordered forensic assessments and evaluations.

Provide expert consultation and testimony regarding forensic findings when required.

Support the treatment and assessment needs of a justice‑involved patient population.

Treatment Team Collaboration:

Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Provide psychological consultation and recommendations to support treatment planning and clinical decision‑making.

Program Development & Quality Improvement:

Develop and implement programs that promote patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Participate in hospital initiatives focused on improving patient care, treatment effectiveness, and clinical outcomes.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and best practices in psychological services.

Professional Leadership & Engagement:

Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and workgroups.

Maintain professional standards and documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical and forensic psychology skills.

Position Qualifications

Licensed to practice psychology issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.

Primary skill: Psychology.

Technical skills: Forensic, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation.

Professional skills: Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Observation.

Compensation and Work Hours
Hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of $15.00 to $59.31, plus potential pay supplement. Day, afternoon, and evening shifts available, including weekend and holiday rotations.

Benefits

3% pay increase July 1, 2026.

Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.

Opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raise thereafter.

Ideal Candidates

Personal and professional growth.

Advocating for patients.

Working with complex psychiatric challenges.

Untangling psycho‑legal questions.

Ample continuing educational opportunities.

Presenting at professional conferences/workshops.

Mentoring upcoming psychologists through practicums and post‑doctoral programs.

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