Psychologist - 20% Supplement!

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

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, and solution driven.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health