Psychologist Retention & Recruitment Supplement

Overview

Organization Behavioral Health - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Please note:

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), our psychologists play a critical role in supporting the mental health and well-being of patients while contributing to the agency’s mission. Specifically, they would:

• 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.
• Provide clinical support & instruction to graduate students & support staff.
• Deliver educational workshops, in-service training, and staff development programs.

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
. Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, hours may vary. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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.

• Flexible weekday schedule
• Collegial work environment where learning is encouraged
• GENEROUS recruitment/retention supplements available
• Voluntary on-duty coverage [after hours] opportunities at 80% of total hourly rate
• Physician loan repayment program [up to $30k per year]
• Health benefits trade-off monthly lump sum supplement available
• Free malpractice insurance
• Must be able to complete a 2 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website .ohio.gov/

• 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…