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State of Ohio · 3 months ago

Psychologist - Full Time - With 15% Retention & Recruitment Supplement

Appalachia Behav - Athens100 Hospital Drive

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Ohio's Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals affected by mental health and substance use disorders. They are seeking a Psychologist who will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Conduct psychological evaluations and develop treatment plans tailored to the needs of patients

Provide individual and group therapy for mental health and substance use disorders, including issues such as trauma, self-injury, and interpersonal conflicts

Assess and manage suicide risks, offering crisis interventions and coping strategies

Perform court-ordered forensic evaluations, such as competency to stand trial and sanity assessments

Prepare detailed forensic reports and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings

Consult on cases involving guardianship, risk assessments, and discharge planning

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement mental health and addiction treatment programs

Provide training, guidance, and technical support to staff and treatment teams

Recommend policies and procedures to improve patient care and program outcomes

Coordinate mental health services with community providers to ensure continuity of care

Act as a liaison between the institution, legal professionals, families, and case managers

Conduct research on psychological assessment and treatment approaches to inform best practices

Provides clinical support & instruction to graduate students & support staff

Deliver educational workshops, in-service training, and staff development programs

Qualification

License to practice psychologyBehavioral HealthPsychological evaluationsCrisis interventionForensic evaluationsIndividual therapyGroup therapyTrainingGuidanceCollaboration

Required

License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration

Benefits

Flexible weekday schedule

Collegial work environment where learning is encouraged

GENERIOUS recruitment/retention supplements available

Starting hourly rate based on Board Eligibility or Board Certifications

Voluntary on-duty coverage [after hours] opportunities at 80% of total hourly rate

Physician loan repayment program [up to$30k per year]

Up to 160 hours of vacation advancement upon hire

Health benefits trade-off monthly lump sum supplement available

Free malpractice insurance

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Company

State of Ohio

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