Psychologist - 25% Supplement
About the role
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio! 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 Values:
- Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
- Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
- Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
- Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
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
Qualifications
- License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.
Skills
- Behavioral Health
Pay
Hourly range: $43.56 – $61.09 (step progression based on months of employment). The temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in the rates below.
- At Hire (Step 1): $43.56/hr ($90,605 annual)
- 6 Months (Step 2): $45.72/hr ($95,098 annual)
- 18 Months (Step 3): $47.95/hr ($99,736 annual)
- 30 Months (Step 4): $50.37/hr ($104,770 annual)
- 42 Months (Step 5): $52.86/hr ($109,949 annual)
- 54 Months (Step 6): $55.46/hr ($115,357 annual)
- 66 Months (Step 7): $58.16/hr ($120,973 annual)
- 78 Months (Step 8): $61.09/hr ($127,067 annual)
Schedule
Permanent – Full Time, 1st Shift with on-call stipulations.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental