Psychologist - 20% Supplement!

About the role

DYS is seeking a licensed Psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership
• Commitment to excellence
• Professionalism
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good judgment of people and situations
• Change agent
• Excellent customer service
• Trauma-responsive
• Solution driven

Skills

• Behavioral Health Organization Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Benefits

• 20% supplement for all new hires and transfers

Pay

$43.569 – $61.09 plus 20% supplement

Schedule

• Full-time
• 40 hours per week