Clinical & Forensic Psychologist (State Role)

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union 1199

Paid time off

Public benefits

Job summary

State of Ohio – Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati seeks a licensed Psychologist to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive and forensic evaluations, and to develop risk management plans for justice-involved individuals.

You will provide individual and group therapy, contribute to treatment planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and ensure high quality clinical services.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Psychology

Job description

State of Ohio – Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati seeks a licensed Psychologist to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive and forensic evaluations, and to develop risk management plans for justice-involved individuals.

You will provide individual and group therapy, contribute to treatment planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and ensure high quality clinical services.