Psychologist - 25% Supplement

State of Ohio; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, OH is seeking a Psychologist to join a diverse team and habilitate youth through assessments, treatment plans, and evidence-based interventions.

The ideal candidate will lead psychological evaluations, supervise interns, and collaborate with medical and education staff to ensure compliant, effective care within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• License to practice psychology in Ohio
• Experience in corrections mental health is preferred
• Strong assessment, report writing and clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations
• Interview, administer tests, score and interpret tests
• Prepare reports based on findings and formulate treatment plans
• Attend treatment team meetings representing psychology
• Provide clinical supervision to student interns
• Deliver individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy Rehabilitation sessions
• Ensure documentation of activities and respond to emergencies as needed

Skills

Behavioral Health

Corrections - Mental Health

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Consultation

Ethics and Values

Situational Awareness

Analyzation

Job description

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

Organization: Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Work Location: 2775 Indian River Road Southwest, Massillon, Ohio, United States

Compensation: $43.56 - $61.09 hourly

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 1st Shift with on call stipulations

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

• Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
• Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
• Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
• Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.

What You'll Do…

DYS is seeking a Psychologist to join our diverse team! 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 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 (e.g., psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, activities therapist, recreation supervisor, chaplain, superintendent, operations administrator) regarding program
• Assure compliance with certifying/accrediting//professional agencies (e.g., American Correctional Association, Department of Mental Health, American Psychological Association) 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 and/or required. Respond to emergency situations as needed. In some cases, perform lead work over contractual psychologist

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range 1199 /15*

Hourly

$43.56

$45.72

$47.95

$50.37

$52.86

$55.46

$58.16

$61.09

Annual

$90,605

$95,098

$99,736

$104,770

$109,949

$115,357

$120,973

$127,067

* The temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in the rates above.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling andRehabilitation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness,Analyzation

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. 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.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

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!

• 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, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling andRehabilitation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness,Analyzation

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.