Psychologist (Plus Pay Supplement)

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

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed Psychologist for Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare in Northfield, OH. The role provides psychological services at inpatient and community sites, with standard hours, a defined salary range, and union-affiliated terms.

You will conduct risk assessments, administer psychological tests, and contribute to treatment planning and program development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• License to practice psychology as issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology per section 4732.12 or 4732.15 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.

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.
• Administer, score, interpret, and report the results of psychological tests.
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested.
• Develop treatment plans and ensure they are relevant to psychology services.
• Develop and implement programs.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups

Skills

Psychology

Behavioral Health

Consultation

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Interpreting Data

Teamwork

Organizing and Planning

Education

License to practice psychology

Job description

What You'll Do at DBH

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

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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

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.

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

Psychology

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health

Professional Skills

Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, 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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Compensation

$90,605 - $127,067

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Psychology

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Psychologist

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

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.