Post-doctoral Psychology Assistants - Grow with OhioMHAS

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.

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.

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.

Supplemental Information
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

All six locations are hiring:

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

This limited-term program aims to grow Ohio’s psychologist workforce to meet the needs of our patients within our regional psychiatric hospitals. Participants gain advance skills while helping to improve hospital capacity and patient outcomes.

Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Psychology Assistants (PAs) will gain experience in the realm of forensic psychology during their term.  In this program, PAs will conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments. They will assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and development of treatment plans and interventions.

This program provides Psychology Assistants invaluable experience in working with complex mental health cases while preparing PAs for licensure and long-term careers as psychologists.

Psychology Assistants will also contribute to hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care within our regional psychiatric hospitals.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range and pay range 13 for post-doctoral employees on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

This position is limited-term (temporary), and will only last up to two years for post-doctoral employees who are working towards licensure in psychology from an accredited university.

Hours may vary depending on the status of their academic institution and internship.

Psychology Assistants will receive:

Those who successfully completed their fellowship and become licensed in the state have preference for available psychology positions in the OhioMHAS system. 

SEIU/1199 Union representation, which includes:

• Medical Benefits
• Continuing Education
• Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, & Personal Leave
• Pay Increases

Post-doctoral Psychologist Assistants
Grow Here at OhioMHAS!

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

Position Qualifications

For post-doctoral positions, graduation from a doctoral program and working towards licensure in psychology. Doctoral degree must be conferred from an accredited university prior to the start of the post-doctoral fellowship.

Primary Job Skill\: Behavioral Health
Technical Skills\: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, 
Professional Skills\: Analyzation, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Observation, Situational Awareness