Psychologist Supervisor - 20026863

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima Work Locations: Allen Correctional Institute 2338 North West Street Lima 45801 Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $40.81 Unposting Date: Sep 20, 2021, 10:59:00 PM Job Function: Mental Health
Agency Contact Name: Personnel Director Agency Contact Information: 567-242-2362

Psychologist Supervisor - 20026863

(210006GO) Job Duties
Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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

Are You Ready?We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! The Job Opportunity and Duties…

• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a case load of mentally ill criminal offender patients.
• Conducts specific individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan, using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice.
• Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within their scope of practice.
• Provides clinical direction to lower level psychology assistants
• Serve as treatment team coordinator.
• Supervises psychology assistants and other assigned staff.
• Responsible for the assigned work of psychology assistants and interns in accordance with the State Board of Psychology rules within the level of training and competency of psychology assistants and interns.
• Conducts and documents required supervision of psychology assistants and interns.
• In accordance with training and scope of practice, administers and interprets psychometric tests as requested as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological individual and group interventions.
• Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological test or test batteries for purpose of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk management, severe behavior management cases, and programming.
• Conducts assessments for suicide potential.
• Participate in hearings.
• Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments a part of interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Completes transfer and discharge summaries.
• Consults with other institutional staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate’s intuitional adjustment and service needs.
• Develops and implements treatment specific programs and services for the Mental Health caseload.
• Writes reports and/or documents to include documentation of all offender contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed.
• Attends meetings of quality assurance, clinical supervision and case-consultation attends and/or instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Conducts expert-witness assessments as needed.
• Conducts various ODRC institutions and program audit functions, may be assigned duties at other institutions.

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.
Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

• In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
Background Check InformationYou Also Need to Know

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".

This position may be subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)