Psychologist

State of Ohio; Grafton Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,800 - 123,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off including 11 paid holidays

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities

Job summary

A state government entity in Grafton Township is seeking a licensed psychologist to administer psychological assessments and develop treatment plans for offenders with mental illness. The role includes conducting individual and group interventions and participating in mental health assessments. Applicants must hold a valid psychology license in Ohio. This position offers competitive benefits and a starting salary of approximately $112,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in Ohio.
• Skills in behavioral health and patient assessment.
• Ability to conduct psychological tests and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychometric tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in assessments for potential suicides.
• Develop and implement mental health interventions for offenders.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Basic Documentation

Programming

Emotional Intelligence

Customer Focus

Education

License to practice psychology by the Ohio State Board of Psychology

Job description

Organization

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Lorain Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director - 440-316-4432/[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location

Work Location: Lorain Correctional Inst 2500 Avon Belden Road South Grafton 44044

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Compensation: $112,000

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Programming, Behavioral Health, Professional

Agency Overview

Who We Are…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change, guided by a single mission: “To reduce recidivism among those we touch.” Our staff embrace core values and serve as role models for pro-social behavior, conveying dignity and respect in treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction provides front-line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and through effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public by helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled you are interested in starting your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. This work is meaningful and rewarding, within a supportive work family.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Administers and interprets psychometric tests as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological interventions, in accordance with training and scope of practice
• Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological tests or test batteries for crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management, treatment, and programming
• Participates in hearings and assessments for potential suicide
• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, develops and implements mental health interventions (psychological, social and substance abuse) for a caseload of offenders/patients with mental illness
• Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed in the mental health treatment plan
• Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload and monitors offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan
• Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within scope of practice
• Serves as treatment team coordinator
• Acts as lead worker over lower-level psychological services staff and provides clinical supervision to psychology assistants and interns as allowed by State Board of Psychology rules
• Writes reports and documents, including offender contacts, progress notes, discharge plans and other required forms
• Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Completes transfer and discharge summaries and pre-parole clinical risk assessments and treatment summaries
• Consults with other institution staff regarding mental health caseloads and service needs
• Participates in peer review as assigned
• Attends meetings of psychology clinical case consultation
• Attends and instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Conducts expert-witness assessments as needed
• Attends meetings and conducts various institution and program audit functions

Starting pay is approximately $112,000 based on location.
DRC is a “qualifying employer” for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We offer quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above can provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Professional, Basic Documentation, Programming, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
To be considered for this position, apply online through this posting website. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications
• We cannot credit your qualifications unless you provide them in your online application
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website
• We will communicate via the email you provided in your profile and job application. Check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office. You will be given instructions on requesting an accommodation if invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment, including testing for marijuana. A positive test may require medical documentation or a medical marijuana recommendation for consideration.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant will undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of prior convictions will be made before exclusion from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals with a weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or confinement facility or related adjudications
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for acts of terrorism or money laundering to support terrorism
• Individuals with a felony where a direct correlation exists between position and prior criminal behavior

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and prohibits marijuana use. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).