Psychologist

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare in Ohio is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide psychological services at in-patient and community sites. The role focuses on assessments, groups, psychotherapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation for justice-involved populations, with a structured development of treatment plans and program implementation.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with standard state employment terms, background checks, and longevity supplements as part

Qualifications

• License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide Psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for the justice involved population
• Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological tests
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested
• Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services
• Develop and implement programs
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups

Skills

Behavioral Health

Education

License to practice psychology

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: NORTHCOAST

Work Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067

Compensation: $90,605 - $127,067

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health

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.

What You'll Do

The Psychologist will provide psychological services to Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare clients at our in-patient hospital and community sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for the justice involved population
• Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological tests
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested
• Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services
• Develop and implement programs
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups

Additional Information/Appointment Information

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 15 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. This position is located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Working Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will remain at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Employees who complete five years of total service with the State of Ohio receive an automatic 2.5% supplement based on their classification salary base. For each additional year of qualified service, they receive an extra 0.5% supplement increase annually, continuing until they reach the maximum 10% longevity supplement, which occurs at 20 years of service.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of 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 completion of 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

Job Skills:

Behavioral Health

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.