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Ohio Department of Youth Services

Psychologist - 20% Supplement

Ohio Department of Youth Services, Massillon, Ohio, United States, 44647

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Psychologist – 20% Supplement

– Ohio Department of Youth Services

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The Opportunity DYS is seeking a licensed Psychologist to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Responsibilities

Develop and perform psychological assessments and evaluations

Interview, administer tests, score and interpret tests

Prepare reports based on findings

Formulate treatment plans based on findings and develop and/or modify treatment as needed

Attend unit treatment team meetings representing the psychological component

Submit psychological impressions to team

Confer with institution professionals (e.g., psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, activities therapist, recreation supervisor, chaplain, superintendent, operations administrator) regarding program

Assure compliance with certifying/accrediting professional agencies (e.g., American Correctional Association, Department of Mental Health, American Psychological Association) requirements

Provide lead work/clinical supervision to student interns

Provide and/or participate in individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions

Assure documentation of activities

Prepare reports as directed and/or required. Respond to emergency situations as needed. In some cases, perform lead work over contractual psychologist

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven.

Licensing Requirement 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

Corrections - Mental Health

Counseling and Rehabilitation

ConsultationEthics and Values

Situational Awareness

Analyzation

Organization Youth Services – Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov

Unposting Date Jan 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location Indian River Juvenile Correctn

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

Compensation $43.09 - $61.56/hrly + 20% Supplement

Schedule Full-time

Union 1199

Agency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE BUILDING A CAREER! Now offering a 20% supplement! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Guiding Principles

Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource

Treat everyone with respect

Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive

Provide the best support and services for youth and families

Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences

Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve

Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

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