Ohio Department of Youth Services
Psychologist - 20% Supplement
Ohio Department of Youth Services, Massillon, Ohio, United States, 44647
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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– Ohio Department of Youth Services
Join to apply for the Psychologist – 20% Supplement role at Ohio Department of Youth Services.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr