Psychologist - Full Time - With 15% Retention & Recruitment Supplement

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), our psychologists play a critical role in supporting the mental health and well-being of patients while contributing to the agency’s mission. Specifically, they would:

• Conduct psychological evaluations and develop treatment plans tailored to the needs of patients.
• Provide individual and group therapy for mental health and substance use disorders, including issues such as trauma, self-injury, and interpersonal conflicts.
• Assess and manage suicide risks, offering crisis interventions and coping strategies.
• Perform court-ordered forensic evaluations, such as competency to stand trial and sanity assessments.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
• Consult on cases involving guardianship, risk assessments, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement mental health and addiction treatment programs.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to staff and treatment teams.
• Recommend policies and procedures to improve patient care and program outcomes.
• Coordinate mental health services with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a liaison between the institution, legal professionals, families, and case managers.
• Conduct research on psychological assessment and treatment approaches to inform best practices.
• Provides clinical support & instruction to graduate students & support staff.
• Deliver educational workshops, in-service training, and staff development programs.
  
  

In this role, the psychologist would contribute to improving patient outcomes and supporting OhioMHAS’s mission to provide innovative, evidence-based care and services.

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 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, hours may vary. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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 performance based thereafter.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Supplemental Information

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website Careers | Ohio.gov Careers | Ohio.gov.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
  
  

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

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Appalachia Behav - Athens

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$40.47

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Behavioral Health

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Risk Assessment, Behavioral Health, Communications, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Psychologist

Full Time - With 15% Retention & Recruitment Supplement

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.