Psychologist – Plus Pay Supplement

About the role

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking psychologists to join our team in the specialized areas of clinical and forensic psychology. Psychologists will work in our regional psychiatric hospitals, providing trauma-focused and patient-centered care, forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and mental status at the time of offense, and collaboration and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, diagnostic, and risk assessments.
• Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological testing results.
• Perform forensic evaluations, including competency-to-stand-trial and mental state assessments.
• Develop risk assessments and risk management plans for justice-involved individuals.
• Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation services.
• Deliver trauma-informed and patient-centered care to support recovery and treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and evidence-based interventions designed to improve patient outcomes.
• Complete court-ordered forensic assessments and evaluations.
• Provide expert consultation and testimony regarding forensic findings when required.
• Support the treatment and assessment needs of a justice-involved patient population.
• Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide psychological consultation and recommendations to support treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
• Develop and implement programs that promote patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Participate in hospital initiatives focused on improving patient care, treatment effectiveness, and clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and best practices in psychological services.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and workgroups.
• Maintain professional standards and documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical and forensic psychology skills.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a license to practice psychology as issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills are essential.
• Skills related to the forensic sub-specialty will be supported with training and mentorship if limited upon hire.

Skills

• Forensic
• Mental Health
• Behavioral Health
• Counseling and Rehabilitation

Benefits

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 15 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Day, afternoon and evening shifts available, weekend and holiday rotations.

Pay

$43.56-$61.09 plus potential pay supplement

Schedule

Full-time

Agency Contact

anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM