Investigator

About the role

The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of complaints and alleged violations of Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783, applying administrative rules, statutory requirements, ethical principles, and Psychology Board policies and procedures to each case.
• Interviewing complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees subject to allegations and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using titles, terminology and/or techniques restricted by law.
• Preparing confidential investigation reports and making recommendations regarding investigation strategy, case status.
• Responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders and occupational standards of care in psychology.
• Drafting legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.

Requirements

• 30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• OR Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver’s license.
• OR 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Building Trust
• Critical Thinking
• Listening
• Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Since 1972, the Ohio Board of Psychology has been providing protections to the public through examinations, licensing, education, and investigating complaints and maintaining accountability among Ohio’s psychologists, school psychologists licensed for private practice, supervised providers, and applicants for licensure. The Board is responsible for enforcement of ORC Chapter 4732 and OAC Chapter 4732, the Laws and Rules Governing Psychologists and School Psychologists. In addition, the Board became responsible for regulating the practice of Certified Ohio Behavior Analysts with the enactment of ORC 4783 and the promulgation of rules in OAC 4783 effective in January 2014. The Ohio Board of Psychology’s greatest responsibility is to protect the well-being and safety of Ohioans who receive or seek psychological or applied behavior analysis services and stopping illegal practice. The Board is comprised of ten members appointed by the governor—seven license holders and three patient advocates. The Board office is staffed by five full-time employees focused on fulfilling the Board’s mission and vision and implementing its core values through a strong customer service model.

MISSION

The State Board of Psychology ensures Ohioans’ access to safe and competent psychological services through examination, licensing, education, and enforcement.

VISION

The State Board of Psychology represents excellence and common sense in occupational regulation in the State of Ohio and is a leader among the members of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

CORE VALUES

The State Board of Psychology and its employees share a set of core values, which are reflected in investigations, licensing, public relations, and policy making.