Psychology Assistant 2

Who Are We?

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

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DODD Core Values

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:

• Kindness & Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
• Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
• Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
• Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
• Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
• Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
  
  

What You'll Do As a Psychology Assistant 2

• Work primarily with the youth residing at the facility by providing counseling (individual and group) on topics such as
  
  

sexuality, impulse control, self-worth, safe actions and interpersonal relations.

• Write behavioral goals for individuals to be reviewed/approved by licensed psychologist.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of restrictive measures and monitors the need to continue or reduce/discontinue the use of
  
  

such measures.

• Administer and interpret psychological assessments to develop treatment plans.
• Attend inter-disciplinary team meetings and provides input to enhance the lives of the individuals residing at the facility.
• Monday-Friday schedule - hours will vary to meet the needs of the individuals.
  
  

What’s in it for you - benefits of working 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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are availalbe the first full month after hire.
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
  
  

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
  
  

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.

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.

Doctoral degree in psychology or other doctoral degree deemed equivalent by Ohio State Board of Psychology.

• Or master's degree in psychology from accredited educational institution accredited or recognized by national or regional accrediting agency ; 3 yrs. psychological work exp. comparable to Psychology Assistant 1, 83311.
• Or 3 yrs. psychological work exp. comparable to Psychology Assistant 1, 83311; master's degree with minimum of 60 quarter hours or 40 semester hours of graduate course work completed in psychology department (i.e., courses would have prefixes psych, psy or cpsy) documented on official transcript from accredited educational institution per Ohio State Board of Psychology; all transcripts must be reviewed by licensed psychologist who will act as immediate supervisor, except for positions in facilities operated by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction; in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, all transcripts must be reviewed by chief of psychological programs.
• Or 3 yrs. exp. as Psychology Assistant 1, 83311, in state agency where employees are paid by warrant of Auditor of State of Ohio.
  
  

Job Skills: Behavioral Health

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

Chanel Dunbar

Unposting Date

Dec 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Northwest Developmental Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

$34.96-$48.90

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

vary

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Behavioral Health

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Psychology

Professional Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for IT College Intern The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect