Psychology Assistant 2

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.

Job Duties :

Under immediate supervision of DD Program Director & with required working knowledge of psychological theories, interventions and evaluation techniques in order to provide psychological services or therapy for stress & behavior management to individuals (i.e. utilizes psychological theories, interventions, & evaluation techniques to provide psychological services to individuals, administer, scores, interprets, evaluates & assesses psychological tested, ensures compliance with their behavior & ensures compliance with state & federal standards). Writes & assists in the preparation of evaluations, psychological & other reports & treatment plans. Manages & monitors data collection system related to individuals' behavior modification program & support services.

Provides individuals & group counseling to meet individuals' psychological needs. Observes behavioral patterns & reports information to individual Implementation Plan (IPP) TEAM. Participates in individuals' annual & special team meetings. Participates in meeting to review individuals' psychotropic medications.

Conducts in-service training for professional & direct care staff. Attends workshops, conferences & seminars as applicable to job duties. Conducts research projects pertaining to individuals' psychological needs & program needs of the facility.

Performs other related duties (i.e. assists with individuals' supervision & support & develops special project(s)).

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

Qualifications

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

Job Skills : Behavioral Health, Building Trust