Psychologist - 20% Supplement

Job Description

Psychologist - 20% Supplement

(
260005L9
)

Organization
:

Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

HumanResources@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Indian River Juvenile Correctn

2775 Indian River Road

Massillon

44646-7975
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Compensation
:

$43.09 - $61.56/hrly + 20% Supplement
Schedule
:

Full-time
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

1199

Primary Job Skill
:

Behavioral Health
Technical Skills
:

Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills
:

Analyzation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness

Agency Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!
NOW OFFERING A 20% SUPPLEMENTAL BONUS!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us...
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.
Our 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
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking
here.
Job Description
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.

Specifically, the
Psychologist
will:

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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.
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, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness, Analyzation
Supplemental Information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at IRJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday. The state of Ohio covers transportation, meals and lodging.
DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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.

Requirements

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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive