Now offering a 20% Supplement (additional $8.65/per hour) for all new hires and transfers!

• Supervising the Psychology Assistant positions at the facility.
• Developing and Implementing psychology services at the facility (e.g. testing, diagnosis, counseling, therapies, treatments, policy development & data analysis).
• Chairs the Human Rights Committee to ensure any restrictive measures are necessary, humane and appropriate for the individual based on personal history/trauma.
• Assesses individuals with suicidal thoughts and implements safety measures.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team and other meetings to ensure residents are receiving quality services.
• Adheres to regulatory standards for the health and safety of residents.
• Trains staff on topics related to psychology and gives other presentations.
• Attends training to maintain professional license.This position is on-site. Working days and hours of work will vary to meet the needs of individuals residing at the facility. This position is expected to be available by facility provided cell phone for after hours consultation.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications: License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; 1 course in employee trg. & development or 3 mos. exp. providing work direction & training or supervision to psychology students, assistants, or psychologists

Knowledge of clinical psychology; counseling; psychodiagnostics; psychotherapy; interviewing; statistics; project/program management*; employee training & development. Ability to understand abstract field of study; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; write instructions, specifications, or technical manuals; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; counsel others on sensitive matters; interpret extensive variety of technical matters in books, journals & manuals. (*)Developed after employment.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Tamara Hairston at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that may preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.