Psychologist - 25% Supplement

Futures Start Here! Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction About Us… We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio! DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Values… · Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down. · Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone. · Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up. · Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same. To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here. What You'll Do… DYS is seeking a Psychologist to join our diverse team! 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 Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months Pay Range 1199 /15* Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $43.56 $45.72 $47.95 $50.37 $52.86 $55.46 $58.16 $61.09 Annual $90,605 $95,098 $99,736 $104,770 $109,949 $115,357 $120,973 $127,067 * The temporary $10.89 supplement is not included in the rates above. Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness, Analyzation PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.