Psychologist - 20% Supplement

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville Work Locations: Circleville Juvenile Correctn 640 Island Road Circleville 43113 Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Compensation: 38.
54 - 54.
06 Unposting Date: Jan 28, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Psychology Professional Skills: Analyzation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Leading Others, Situational Awareness Agency Contact Name: Cally Gilliland, HR Manager Agency Contact Information: cally.
gilliland@dys.
ohio.
gov Psychologist - 20% Supplement (240000SC) Job Duties JOIN OUR TEAM! Now offering a 20% supplement (additional $7.
71/per hour) for all new hires and transfers! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
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.
The Opportunity… 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.
Specifically, the Psychologist will: 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 Preferred Qualifications… · Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven.
What’s in it for you… At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 80 HOURS OF VACATION ADVANCEMENT UPON HIRE 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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.
Job Skills: Behavioral Health ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of Ohio revised code chapters (e.
g.
, 2945, 4732, 5122); Ohio administrative code (e.
g.
, section 4732); American psychological association forensic psychological guidelines; ethical issues within forensic psychology; adult parole authority laws, rules & guidelines; criminology, social psychology; clinical psychology; interviewing; psychotherapy; psycho diagnosis; counseling; statistics; employee training & development*; Ohio ethics laws & statutes; biological basis of behavior;, neuropsychology;, psychopharmacology; counseling.
Skill in operation of personal computer & related software* (Microsoft word; excel; power point; crisis & trauma intervention*; suicide prevention*; first aid*; CPR*).
Ability to understand abstract field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; use statistical analysis; counsel others on sensitive matters; write instructions, specifications or technical manuals; develop complex reports & position papers such as functional assessments, indentifying problem behaviors, prioritizing problem behaviors, defining problem behaviors & formulating hypothesis; conduct intellectual educational, social-sexual, risk & adaptive assessments (including administering & scoring / interpreting assessments); maintain composure while testifying as expert witness during adversarial legal proceedings.
(*)Developed after employment.
(*)Developed after employment.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.