Psychologist (Plus Pay Supplement)** at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychotherapy, Behavioral Interventions, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Risk Assessments, Forensic Assessments, Treatment Plans, Clinical Interventions, Cognitive Assessments, Personality Assessments, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Trauma-Focused Care, Mental Health Diagnosis, Program Development, Expert Testimony, Mentorship

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What you’ll do at DBH: Provide psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for justice involved population Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological test Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested Liaison to the treatment team Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services Develop and implement programs Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Psychologists will work in the specialized areas of clinical and forensic psychology. Psychologists serve an essential role in assessing and treating patients in The Department of Behavioral Health Regional Psychiatric Hospitals. They provide trauma-focused and patient-centered care, forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and mental status at the time of offense, and collaboration and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Skills related to the forensic sub-specialty will be supported with training and mentorship if limited upon hire. Strong clinical skills are essential. Psychologists conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Psychologists may also conduct court ordered forensic assessments, provide testimony, consultation, and supervision. Psychologists will also contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care within the regional psychiatric hospital. This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 15 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is located at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Additional Salary / Appointment Information: 3%25 pay increase July 1, 2026. Longevity supplement after 5 years of service. The reasons given by psychologists who work in state psychiatric hospitals include: Personal and professional growth Advocating for patients Working with complex psychiatric challenges Untangling psycho-legal questions Ample continuing educational opportunities Presenting at professional conferences/workshops Mentoring upcoming psychologists through practicums and post-doctoral programs 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 Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological services including therapy and assessments for justice-involved populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans and programs.