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.
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, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness, Analyzation