Psychologist – Region 5 (PRN)
Location: Columbus, OH 43215
Position Type: PRN (As Needed)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: Minimum 6-Month Assignment
Education Required: Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Position Overview
The Psychologist will provide psychological services at various DODD facilities throughout the State of Ohio on an as-needed basis. Assignments and facility locations will be communicated in advance to allow for scheduling and planning.
Note: Travel may be required between DODD facilities; mileage reimbursement is not available.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations and assessments.
- Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing.
- Develop treatment plans and evaluation reports.
- Review patient histories, medical records, and treatment documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness and quality of care.
Counseling & Therapy
- Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy.
- Address issues including:
- Trauma
- Substance abuse
- Grief and loss
- Suicidal ideation
- Self-injurious behavior
- Family and interpersonal concerns
- Behavioral and emotional disorders
Risk Assessment & Crisis Intervention
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and behavioral evaluations.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services.
- Develop safety plans and coping strategies.
- Monitor and assess risk of harm to self or others.
Consultation & Collaboration
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide consultation on psychological matters to interdisciplinary teams.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on psychological services.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare psychological evaluation reports, treatment summaries, discharge summaries, and behavioral recommendations.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Prepare statistical and progress reports as required.
Training & Program Support
- Participate in staff training, professional development, and in-service education.
- Assist with program development and research initiatives.
- Serve on committees and represent psychological services within the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree in Psychology.
- Active Ohio Psychology License.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Experience conducting psychological assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning.
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to various DODD facilities throughout Ohio.