Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - DBH

Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - Grow with DBH

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!

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. They may conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, assist in diagnosing mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. They may also be involved in court-ordered forensic assessments, observe testimony, consult, and provide umbrella training supervision.

This program provides Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistants invaluable experience in working with complex mental health cases while preparing them 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, 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. The job classification title for a Post-Doctoral Psychology Assistant is Project Employee Psychology Assistant with a pay range of 13
. The position is limited-term and will last up to two years for post-doctoral employees working toward licensure in psychology from an accredited university.

Psychology Assistants will receive SEIU/1199 Union representation and generous state employment benefits:

• Medical Benefits
• Continuing Education
• Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, & Personal Leave
• Pay Increases

Those who successfully complete their fellowship and become licensed in the state have preference for available psychology positions in the DBH system.

Doctoral degree in Psychology with a pre-doctoral internship conferred from an accredited university prior to the start of the post-doctoral fellowship.

Technical

Skills:

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

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning.

Official transcripts of all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application are required. 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. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Stone Adams (Senior Clinical Recruitment Specialist) – stone.adamso.gov

Work Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Health – United States of America, Ohio

Other Locations:
Northfield (Summit County), Massillon (Stark County), Athens (Athens County), Toledo (Lucas County), Cincinnati (Hamilton County), Columbus (Franklin County).

Compensation: $34.96/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Varies/Flexible
Union: 1199