Psychologist – Plus Supplement

What You’ll Do at DBH

• 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 work groups.
• 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.

• Licensed to practice psychology issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.
• Primary skill:
  Psychology.
• Technical skills:
  Forensic, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation.
• Professional skills:
  Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Observation.

Hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of $15.00 to $59.31, plus potential pay supplement. Day, afternoon, and evening shifts available, including weekend and holiday rotations.

• 3% pay increase July 1, 2026.
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
• Opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raise thereafter.

• 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.