Psychologist Supervisor 20022376

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Orient (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a licensed psychologist to lead comprehensive mental health services within the Correctional Reception Center. You will oversee program planning, clinical interventions, and coordination across institutions, ensuring access to care and adherence to state regulations.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will conduct assessments, supervise staff, and drive QA/QI efforts while engaging with management to address caseloads,

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist in Ohio per ORC sections 4732.09 and 4732.21.
• 12 months of experience as a licensed psychologist.
• 1 course in employee training & development or 3 months experience directing training to psychology staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage mental health programmatic services and plan/direct comprehensive programs.
• Assure efficient operation of mental health services and access to care.
• Complete QA/QI duties and monthly reports; monitor logs and grievances.
• Coordinate with Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Operations Support Center.
• Act as liaison with prison administration on mental health issues and electronic health record implementation.
• Supervise lower-level staff and provide clinical direction to psychology assistants.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Auditing

Management

Professional

Program Management

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Leading Others

Time Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

What You’ll Do

This position works under general direction and requires extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, standards and court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming and environment of consumers/residents in mental health and developmental centers and man-power planning.

• Manage mental health programmatic services; plans, directs and implements comprehensive mental health program for inmates at all institutions assigned consistent with DRC policy and Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Protocol
• Assures efficient and effective operation of Mental health Reception Process, Crisis Care, RTU Care and General Mental Health Outpatient Services and any other specialty MH unit
• Assures proper access to mental health care
• Assigns and completes QA/QI duties (e.g., record reviews, compiling data, case presentations) and completes QA/QI monthly reports
• Monitors program logs and service delivery logs and MH grievances
• Completes MH monthly reports
• Coordinates with Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Operation Support Center (e.g., contract monitoring and staffing issues)
• Responds to inquiries regarding MH caseloads
• Coordinates services between institutions and Community Linkage, SSI, ACT, reentry, etc.
• Communicates with institution management for SPART, warden’s meetings
• Responds to community inquiries regarding mental health caseload
• Collects mental health documentation for ACA files
• Conducts mental health management meetings
• Attends other meetings as assigned
• Coordinates mental health transfers (e.g., inside and outside of the institution, verifying both written and verbal communication are sent to receiving institution)
• Verifies scheduling for treatment teams and for involuntary medication
• Acts as a liaison with prison administration and other governmental and community groups on mental health issues. Responsible for the implementation and ongoing efforts of the electronic health record for mental health.
• As a member of interdisciplinary team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a caseload of inmates with mental illness
• Conducts specific individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within scope of practice
• Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within scope of practice
• Provides clinical direction to lower-level psychologists/ QA/QI and psychology assistants
• Serves as treatment team coordinator.
• Attends meetings and/or conferences of quality assurance, clinical supervision and case consultation
• Attends and instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Conducts expert-witness assessments, In accordance with training and scope of practice, administers and interprets psychometric tests as requested as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological individual and group interventions
• Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological tests or test batteries for purposes of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management cases, and programming
• Conducts assessments for suicide potential, probate and re-commitment hearings
• Conducts various DRC institutions and program audit functions

License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; 1 course in employee trg. & development or 3 mos. exp. providing work direction & training or supervision to psychology students, assistants, or psychologists.

Job Skills

Behavioral Health, Auditing, Management, Professional, Program Management, Continuous improvement, critical Thinking, Leading Others, Time Management, Decision Making.

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director 614-585-5016/ [e-mail]

Work Location

Correction Reception Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

Compensation

$48.93

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Auditing, Behavioral Health, Management, Professional, Program Management

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leading Others, Time Management, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing 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 to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!