Psychologist - 20% Supplement

About Us

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (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 designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. Our mission is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities.

Our guiding principles include treating everyone with respect, cultivating a trauma-responsive environment, providing the best support and services for youth and families, advancing inclusion, committing to collaboration and continuous improvement, and celebrating collective successes.

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 for habilitating 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 the 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
• Perform lead work over contractual psychologists (in some cases)

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership and commitment to excellence
• Professionalism and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good judgment of people and situations
• Change agent with excellent customer service
• Trauma-responsive and solution-driven

Skills

• Behavioral Health
• Corrections - Mental Health
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Consultation
• Ethics and Values
• Situational Awareness
• Analyzation

Pay

$43.09 - $61.56/hourly + 20% supplement

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location

Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, Massillon, OH (Stark County)