Behavioral Health Psychologist Supervisor

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Psychologist Supervisor to provide clinical and administrative supervision to psychology staff (Psychologist & Psychology Assistants), Behavioral Health Supervisors, Psychiatry, and Occupational Therapy employed or assigned to Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, implement & assess overall behavioral health programs & services; ensure compliance with certifying & accrediting agencies (e.g., American Correctional Association, American Psychological Association); DYS policy, and Ohio Standards
• Provide advice & consultation on psychological matters in consultation with administrative staff & other clinical services;
• Develop & establish procedures to ensure psychological assessment, risk assessment (violence and suicide), suicide risk reduction, and interventions are conducted as defined by DYS policy and procedure;
• Perform psychological services including assessments & psychological testing, psychological treatment planning & intervention (groups, consultation, individual therapy) & participation on unit interdisciplinary teams;
• Work with department heads, specifically, social services & medical staff, to develop, monitor & evaluate comprehensive mental health services to both mental health & general population youth;
• Confer with institutional professionals (e.g., psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, therapeutic recreation staff, chaplain, educational staff, unit administration & management staff) regarding program implementation;
• Consult with agency stakeholders; DYS parole; the courts
• Perform administrative functions related to supervision of staff (e.g., quality assurance; timekeeping, evaluation of performance, ensure CEUs/training is completed to maintain licensure);
• On call responsibilities include responding to mental health crises & supervision of behavioral health staff in emergency situations.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; AND 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; AND 1 course in employee trg. & development or 3 mos. exp. providing work direction & training or supervision to psychology students, assistants, or psychologists.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Psychology

Professional Skills: Confidentiality, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Leading Others, Situational Awareness