Psychologist - Full Time - 20 Supplement
Psychologist - Full Time - 20 Supplement
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UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May come in contact with aggressive clients &/or contagious diseases.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of Covid19 vaccination in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim RuleCFR 483.430(f) and State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR52
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 Renae Wallace ator by email at .
Now offering a 20 Supplement (additional $7.71/per hour) for all new hires and transfers!
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other jobrelated duties as assigned. Within scope of practice provides psychological services to patients residents consumers students &/or inmates provides advice & consultation on psychological matters (e.g. conducts psychological &/or neuropsychological evaluations/assessments administers scores & interprets psychological tests reviews preadmission or pretreatment data conducts interviews & writes evaluation reports & treatment plans evaluates treatment plans developed & quality of service rendered by others & coordinates psychological services & programs assists with program development & conducts research on psychological assessment & treatment) or does all of preceding & acts as lead worker over lower level psychological services staff. Conducts individual & group counseling & psychotherapy (e.g. counsels on substance abuse trauma selfinjury suicidal ideation grief & loss impulse control family issues health issues interpersonal issues &/or criminal behavior) follows up on treatment & writes progress reports; conducts psychological evaluations &/or court order forensic evaluations (e.g. reviews patients current chart past hospital records prosecution files court entries & indictments interviews direct care staff individuals guardians family members attorneys &/or case managers conducts suicide risk assessments (e.g. participates in involuntary medication hearings; evaluates potential for suicide; consults with psychiatrist conducts assessments works with clients to establish reasons for living teaches coping strategies); diffuses / deescalates issues & role models positive behaviors; conducts ongoing assessments of inmates at all times to identify prevent &/or contain any significant lethality risks amongst inmates for imminent harm to self or others; provide psychological services to offenders under Adult Parole Authority oversight; coordinates services between institution mental health services & local community mental health service providers; completes reentry accountability plans & conducts home visits to adult parole authority offenders with adult parole authority field officers; provides specialized sex offender therapies such as aggression control coping with neurological disorders (e.g. ADHD) & victim empathy; provides psychological treatment to inmates in form of psychoeducational classes (e.g. skill acquisition) & time limited group psychotherapy (e.g. older adult male issues) participates in treatment team functions & provides technical assistance guidance instruction to treatment team members; recommends policies & procedures for patient assessment evaluation & treatment Evaluates defendant / patient for mental status evaluates competence to stand trial &/or sanity at time of offense & writes comprehensive forensic report & recommendation for courts; responds to subpoenas & appears in court as expert witness on forensic / psychological matters; testifies in court regarding placement guardianship risk assessment &/or competency to stand trial; writes discharge summaries &/or behavioral recommendations when transitioning individuals out of institution prepares statistical reports & graphs summarizing behavioral progress & use of various interventions / treatments; acts as liaison for offenders with treatment team rules infraction boards parole boards & unit management staff; reviews multiple charts conducts interviews writes risk assessment reports & treatment summaries; serves as advisor on psychological matters for psychological unit for other divisions & departments & for community groups & organizations prepares materials for & participates in staff development & inservice training programs attends meetings conferences & seminars serves on &/or chairs facilitywide committees & represents psychological unit; acts as consultant with regional parole staff juvenile parole officers social workers mental health professionals community mental health professionals families & case managers; on rotating basis participates in weekend coverage for evaluation & assessment of offenders placed on suicide watch.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of Ohio revised code chapters (e.g.; Ohio administrative code (e.g. section 4732; American psychological association forensic psychological guidelines; ethical issues within forensic psychology; adult parole authority laws rules & guidelines; criminology social psychology; clinical psychology; interviewing; psychotherapy; psycho diagnosis; counseling; statistics; employee training & development*; Ohio ethics laws & statutes; biological basis of behavior; neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer & related software* (Microsoft word; excel; power point; crisis & trauma intervention*; suicide prevention*; first aid*; CPR*. Ability to understand abstract field of study; define problems collect data establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; use statistical analysis; counsel others on sensitive matters; write instructions specifications or technical manuals; develop complex reports & position papers such as functional assessments identifying problem behaviors prioritizing problem behaviors defining problem behaviors & formulating hypothesis; conduct intellectual educational socialsexual risk & adaptive assessments (including administering & scoring / interpreting assessments); maintain composure while testifying as 5 OF 6 expert witness during adversarial legal proceedings. * Developed after employment.
Whats 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 fulltime and parttime employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio 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 unionexempt employee or a unionrepresented 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 employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor 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.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR 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. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biennial renewal of licensure as psychologist.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohiois committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs andemployment 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 Renae Wallace ator by email at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
