Counseling Psychologist - Higher Ed. jobs in Canton, OH

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Work Locations: Heartland Behavioral Health 3000 Erie Street South Massillon 44646

Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: See Supplemental Info

Compensation: $38.54 - $54.06

Unposting Date: Mar 25, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health

Technical Skills: Psychology

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Building Trust, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Listening, Motivating Others, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality, Observation

Agency Contact Name: Megan Trump

Agency Contact Information: megan.trump@mha.ohio.gov

Psychologist

(240002YO)

Job Duties

Who We Are:

We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS!

We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

What We Do:

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

What You'll Do:

• Functions as lead worker for Psychology Assistants, Psychology Interns & students, & coordinates psychological services & programs: participates in a broad range of professional & clinical activities, providing services to adult & geriatric patients
• Administers & interprets psychological tests
• Pprovides individual & group therapy including specialized services to forensic patients when needed
• Reevaluates forensic & non-forensic patients, as assigned
• Makes recommendations for treatment & planning
• Coordinates psychological services & programs
• Participates in team meetings: prepares psychological notes & reports
• Follows up work with adult & geriatric patients during their stay in hospital & gives them additional help to prepare them for adjustment to society before final disposition.
• Serves as psychological consultant in hospital & in community: maintains records & prepares statistical reports.
• Evaluates adult & geriatric patients regarding involuntary commitment to hospital & testifies at probate court hearings.

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.

Qualifications License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Knowledge of Ohio revised code chapters (e.g., 2945, 4732, 5122); Ohio administrative code (e.g., section 4732); American psychological association forensic psychological guidelines; ethical issues within forensic psychology; adult parole authority laws, rules & guidelines; criminology, social psychology; clinical psychology; interviewing; psychotherapy; psycho diagnosis; counseling; statistics; employee training & development*; Ohio ethics laws & statutes; biological basis of behavior;, neuropsychology;, psychopharmacology; counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer & related software* (Microsoft word; excel; power point; crisis & trauma intervention*; suicide prevention*; first aid*; CPR*). Ability to understand abstract field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; use statistical analysis; counsel others on sensitive matters; write instructions, specifications or technical manuals; develop complex reports & position papers such as functional assessments, indentifying problem behaviors, prioritizing problem behaviors, defining problem behaviors & formulating hypothesis; conduct intellectual educational, social-sexual, risk & adaptive assessments (including administering & scoring / interpreting assessments); maintain composure while testifying as expert witness during adversarial legal proceedings. (*)Developed after employment. (*)Developed after employment.

Work Hours
Monday - Friday, flexible to meet operational needs.

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes unlimited success.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

Background Check Information

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.