About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – Tiffin Developmental Center

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

What you'll do as a Psychology Assistant 2:

• 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.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior.

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge of clinical psychology; psychotherapy; psychodiagnostics; interviewing; counseling; statistics. Ability to understand abstract field of study; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports & records; counsel others on sensitive matters; prepare & present clinical information & in-services training to non-clinical staff in understandable manner; design research projects &/or gather & analyze psychological data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions consistent with data.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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 available 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 websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.68 - $50.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• 3 yrs. psychological work: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person