Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - Grow with DBH

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEIU/1199 union representation

Generous state benefits

Medical benefits

Continuing Education

Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is offering a limited-term Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistant fellowship across six Ohio hospitals.

This role emphasizes forensic psychology, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and hands-on clinical interventions under physician and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university is required.
• not later than the start date, pre-doctoral internship must be complete.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations (cognitive, personality, risk assessments).
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Provide clinical interventions (individual and group therapy).
• Possibly conduct court-ordered forensic assessments and observations.
• Contribute to supervision and umbrella training for staff.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Interpreting Data

Organizing and Planning

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (with pre-doctoral internship)

Tools

Basic Documentation

Clerical & Data Entry

Counseling & Rehabilitation

Psychology

Job description

What You'll Do At DBH

This limited-term program aims to grow Ohio’s psychologist workforce to meet the needs of our patients within our regional psychiatric hospitals. Participants gain advanced skills while helping to improve hospital capacity and patient outcomes.

All six locations are hiring!

What You'll Do At DBH

This limited-term program aims to grow Ohio’s psychologist workforce to meet the needs of our patients within our regional psychiatric hospitals. Participants gain advanced skills while helping to improve hospital capacity and patient outcomes.

Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will gain experience in the specialized area of forensic psychology during their term. In this program, Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may have the opportunity to conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, may assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and in the development and implementation of treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may also be involved in court ordered forensic assessments, observing testimony, consultation and may provide umbrella training supervision.

This program provides Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants invaluable experience in working with complex mental health cases while preparing Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants for licensure and long-term careers as psychologists.

Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will also contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care within our regional psychiatric hospitals.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union). The job classification title for a Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistant is Project Employee Psychology Assistant with a pay range of 13. Please see Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

This position is limited-term (temporary), and will only last up to two years for post-doctoral employees who are working towards licensure in psychology from an accredited university.

Psychology Assistants Will Receive

SEIU/1199 Union representation, as well as generous state employment benefits, which include:

• Medical Benefits
• Continuing Education
• Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, & Personal Leave
• Pay Increases

Those who successfully completed their fellowship and become licensed in the state have preference for available psychology positions in the DBH system.

Position Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology with psychology pre-doctoral internship must be conferred from an accredited university prior to the start of the post-doctoral fellowship.

Primary Job Skill

Behavioral Health

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Counseling & Rehabilitation, Psychology

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Work Location: Northcoast Behavioral Health

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield, United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon, United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.01/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Varies/Flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants

Grow Here at DBH!

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.