Psychologist Supervisor 20029775

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 www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
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!  

What You’ll Do:

This position works under general direction and requires extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, standards and court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming and environment of consumers/residents in mental health and developmental centers and man-power planning.

•    Manage mental health programmatic services; plans, directs and implements comprehensive mental health program for inmates at all institutions assigned consistent with DRC policy and Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Protocol
•    Assures efficient and effective operation of Mental health Reception Process, Crisis Care, RTU Care and General Mental Health Outpatient Services and any other specialty MH unit
•    Assures proper access to mental health care
•    Assigns and completes QA/QI duties (e.g., record reviews, compiling data, case presentations) and completes QA/QI monthly reports
•    Monitors program logs and service delivery logs and MH grievances
•    Completes MH monthly reports
•    Coordinates with Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Operation Support Center (e.g., contract monitoring and staffing issues)
•    Responds to inquiries regarding MH caseloads
•    Coordinates services between institutions and Community Linkage, SSI, ACT, reentry, etc.
•    Communicates with institution management for SPART, warden’s meetings
•    Responds to community inquiries regarding mental health caseload
•    Collects mental health documentation for ACA files
•    Conducts mental health management meetings
•    Attends other meetings as assigned
•    Coordinates mental health transfers (e.g., inside and outside of the institution, verifying both written and verbal communication are sent to receiving institution)
•    Verifies scheduling for treatment teams and for involuntary medication
•    Acts as a liaison with prison administration and other governmental and community groups on mental health issues. Responsible for the implementation and ongoing efforts of the electronic health record for mental health.
•    As a member of interdisciplinary team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a caseload of inmates with mental illness
•    Conducts specific individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within scope of practice
•    Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within scope of practice
•    Provides clinical direction to lower-level psychologists/ QA/QI and psychology assistants
•    Serves as treatment team coordinator. 
•    Attends meetings and/or conferences of quality assurance, clinical supervision and case consultation
•    Attends and instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
•    Conducts expert-witness assessments, In accordance with training and scope of practice, administers and interprets psychometric tests as requested as part of treatment needs for specific diagnoses, treatment and psychological individual and group interventions
•    Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological tests or test batteries for purposes of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management cases, and programming
•    Conducts assessments for suicide potential, probate and re-commitment hearings
•    Conducts various DRC institutions and program audit functions 
 

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.

License to practice psychology in Ohio pursuant to Section 4732.09 and 4732.21 of revised code; 12 mos. exp. as a licensed psychologist; 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, Auditing, Management, Professional, Program Management, Continuous improvement, critical Thinking, Leading Others, Time Management, Decision Making. 

Application Procedures: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
 

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
   
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
   
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.