Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - DBH

Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants - Grow with DBH

Organization:
Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Stone Adams (Senior Clinical Recruitment Specialist) - stone.adamso.gov

Work Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Health 1756 Sagamore Road Northfield 44067

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO

Other Locations:
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield, United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon, United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $36.01/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Varies/Flexible

Classified Indicator:
Unclassified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill:
Behavioral Health

Technical

Skills:

Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Counseling & Rehabilitation, Psychology

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview:
Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants Grow Here at DBH!

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values:
Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery.

We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description:

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.

All six locations are hiring! What you'll do at DBH:
This limited-term program aims to grow Ohio's psychologist workforce to meet the needs of our patients within our regional psychiatric hospitals. Participants gain advanced skills while helping to improve hospital capacity and patient outcomes. Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will gain experience in the specialized area of forensic psychology during their term.

In this program, Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may have the opportunity to conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, may assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and in the development and implementation of treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants may also be involved in court ordered forensic assessments, observing testimony, consultation and may provide umbrella training supervision.

This program provides Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants invaluable experience in working with complex mental health cases while preparing Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants for licensure and long-term careers as psychologists. Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants will also contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care within our regional psychiatric hospitals.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union). The job classification title for a Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistant is Project Employee Psychology Assistant with a pay range of 13. Please see Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. This position is limited-term (temporary), and will only last up to two years for post-doctoral…