Psychology Assistant 2

Who We Are Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none. THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED IN THE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. What You'll Do: Administers psychometric instruments, administers and scores psychological tests and conducts mental health interviews and other mental health assessments Performs tasks as a Credentialed Mental Health Professional (CMHP) as assigned by and under the supervision of the supervising psychologist. Acts as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team Performs detailed mental health screens and provides psychological interventions and treatment by conducting individual and group clinical interventions Attends team meetings Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan. Completes psychosocial/psychological needs and treatment assessments as part of the comprehensive treatment team Completes transfer and discharge summaries Consults with other institution staff regarding mental health caseload inmates and their institutional adjustment and service needs. Writes and assists others in preparation of clinical reports and treatment plans Documents all contacts with caseload offenders in the mental health chart Serves as treatment team coordinator Attends staff and combined treatment team meetings and psychology supervision sessions Attends and/or instructs in-service training Attends professional conferences Serves on committees and participates in staff development programs Researches projects at the discretion of the psychologist What's in it for you: 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 Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Doctoral degree in psychology or other doctoral degree deemed equivalent by Ohio State Board of Psychology. Or master's degree in psychology from accredited educational institution accredited or recognized by national or regional accrediting agency ; 3 yrs. psychological work exp. comparable to Psychology Assistant 1, 83311. Or 3 yrs. psychological work exp. comparable to Psychology Assistant 1, 83311; master's degree with minimum of 60 quarter hours or 40 semester hours of graduate course work completed in psychology department (i.e., courses would have prefixes psych, psy or cpsy) documented on official transcript from accredited educational institution per Ohio State Board of Psychology; all transcripts must be reviewed by licensed psychologist who will act as immediate supervisor, except for positions in facilities operated by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction; in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, all transcripts must be reviewed by chief of psychological programs. Or 3 yrs. exp. as Psychology Assistant 1, 83311, in state agency where employees are paid by warrant of Auditor of State of Ohio. Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Professional, Programming, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork & Confidentiality