Lead Juvenile Behavioral Health Psychologist

Taleo; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a licensed psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions at Circleville. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Psychologist will develop and perform psychological assessments, formulate treatment plans, attend treatment team meetings, and supervise interns to ensure high-quality care and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans based on assessments.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Interview, administer tests, score and interpret tests.
• Prepare reports based on findings.
• Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop and/or modify treatment as needed.
• Attend unit treatment team meetings representing the psychological component.
• Submit psychological impressions to team.
• Confer with institution professionals regarding program.
• Assure compliance with certifying/accrediting/professional agencies requirements.
• Provide lead work/clinical supervision to student interns.
• Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions.
• Assure documentation of activities.
• Prepare reports as directed; respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Corrections - Mental Health

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Psychology

Ethics and Values

Job description

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a licensed psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions at Circleville. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Psychologist will develop and perform psychological assessments, formulate treatment plans, attend treatment team meetings, and supervise interns to ensure high-quality care and compliance with standards.