Psychologist - 20% Supplement!
About the role
The Psychologist will oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions, developing and performing psychological assessments and evaluations. They will interview, administer tests, score, and interpret results, prepare reports based on findings, formulate treatment plans, attend unit treatment team meetings, and represent the psychological component. They will also confer with various professionals, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, provide clinical supervision, and provide and/or participate in individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations
- Interview, administer tests, score, and interpret test results
- Prepare reports based on findings
- Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop/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
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
Job Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Counseling and Rehabilitation
- Psychology
- Professional Skills
- Ethics and Values
- Situational Awareness
- Confidentiality
Benefits
Full-time, 40 hours per week, classified position, union 1199.
Pay
$43.569 - $61.09 plus 20% supplement!
Schedule
Full-time
Agency Contact Name and Information
Cally Gilliland
Cally.Gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 26, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville
Agency Overview
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About Us...
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. 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 that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles... Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.