Behavioral Health Psychologist Supervisor - 20% Supplement!

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Now offering a 20% supplement (additional $8.66/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…

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Psychologist Supervisor to provide clinical and administrative supervision to psychology staff (Psychologist & Psychology Assistants), Behavioral Health Supervisors, Psychiatry, and Occupational Therapy employed or assigned to Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, implement & assess overall behavioral health programs & services; ensure compliance with certifying & accrediting agencies (e.g., American Correctional Association, American Psychological Association); DYS policy, and Ohio Standards

• Provide advice & consultation on psychological matters in consultation with administrative staff & other clinical services;

• Develop & establish procedures to ensure psychological assessment, risk assessment (violence and suicide), suicide risk reduction, and interventions are conducted as defined by DYS policy and procedure;

• Perform psychological services including assessments & psychological testing, psychological treatment planning & intervention (groups, consultation, individual therapy) & participation on unit interdisciplinary teams;

• Work with department heads, specifically, social services & medical staff, to develop, monitor & evaluate comprehensive mental health services to both mental health & general population youth;

• Confer with institutional professionals (e.g., psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, therapeutic recreation staff, chaplain, educational staff, unit administration & management staff) regarding program implementation;

• Consult with agency stakeholders; DYS parole; the courts

• Perform administrative functions related to supervision of staff (e.g., quality assurance; timekeeping, evaluation of performance, ensure CEUs/training is completed to maintain licensure);

• On call responsibilities include responding to mental health crises & supervision of behavioral health staff in emergency situations.

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 Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free upon hire.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $4,500 for attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences, professional memberships or certifications, and for tuition reimbursement each fiscal year

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption Leave

• Caregiver Leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards 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

• External

License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; 1 course in employee trg. & development or 3 mos. exp. providing work direction & training or supervision to psychology students, assistants, or psychologists.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections

• Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Risk Management, Analyzation, Leading Others, Coaching, Conflict Management, Organizing and Planning

License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; 1 course in employee trg. & development or 3 mos. exp. providing work direction & training or supervision to psychology students, assistants, or psychologists.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health