Mon-Fri/8-4pm No weekends/Holidays
Duties:
Administers, scores and interprets individual psychological tests or test batteries for purposes of crisis intervention, neuropsychological issues, risk assessment, severe behavioral management cases, treatment, and programming
Participates in hearings as assigned and assessments for potential suicide
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for development and implementation of mental health interventions (e.g., psychological, social and substance abuse) for a caseload of offenders/patients with mental illness
Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice.
Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan
Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services within their scope of practice
Writes reports and/or documents to include documentation of all offender contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed.
Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning
Completes transfer and discharge summaries and pre-parole clinical risk assessments and treatment summaries
Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload, inmate institutional adjustment and service needs.
Attends meetings of psychology clinical case consultation
Attends and instructs in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
Conducts expert-witness assessments as needed

Doctoral/Professional Degree in Psychology. Psychologist board certified or board eligible; State of Ohio licensure required.

Corrections is a plus but not a must - training provided.

Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English.