Psychologist - Full Time- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Who We Are At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio. DBH 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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. What You'll Do Psychological Assessment Evaluation Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, diagnostic, and risk assessments. Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological testing results. Perform forensic evaluations, including competency-to-stand-trial and mental state assessments. Develop risk assessments and risk management plans for justice-involved individuals. Therapeutic Services Patient Care Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation services. Deliver trauma-informed and patient-centered care to support recovery and treatment goals. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans. Facilitate therapeutic groups and evidence-based interventions designed to improve patient outcomes. Forensic Psychology Services Complete court-ordered forensic assessments and evaluations. Provide expert consultation and testimony regarding forensic findings when required. Support the treatment and assessment needs of a justice-involved patient population. Treatment Team Collaboration Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Provide psychological consultation and recommendations to support treatment planning and clinical decision-making. Program Development Quality Improvement Develop and implement programs that promote patient recovery and rehabilitation. Participate in hospital initiatives focused on improving patient care, treatment effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and best practices in psychological services. Professional Leadership Engagement Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and workgroups. Maintain professional standards and documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical and forensic psychology skills. 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. Additional Information 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 . Day, afternoon and evening shifts available, weekend and holiday rotations. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237. 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: 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 Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (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. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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. Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment /or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class 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. Placeholder