Psychologist (Plus Pay Supplement)

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Provide psychological services including groups, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, including risk assessments and risk management planning for justice involved population
• Administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of psychological test
• Provide forensic assessments per court order, testify to your expert opinion as requested
• Liaison to the treatment team
• Develop treatment plans and ensure that they are relevant to psychology services
• Develop and implement programs
• Attend meetings and serve on committees/work groups
  
  

Our regional hospitals have a high percentage of justice-involved patients. Psychologists will work in the specialized areas of clinical and forensic psychology. Psychologists serve an essential role in assessing and treating patients in The Department of Behavioral Health Regional Psychiatric Hospitals. They provide trauma-focused and patient-centered care, forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and mental status at the time of offense, and collaboration and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Skills related to the forensic sub-specialty will be supported with training and mentorship if limited upon hire. Strong clinical skills are essential. Psychologists conduct psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and risk assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans and provide clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. Psychologists may also conduct court ordered forensic assessments, provide testimony, consultation, and supervision.

Psychologists 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 the regional psychiatric hospital.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 15 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Day, afternoon and evening shifts available, weekend and holiday rotations. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 452371101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

3% pay increase July 1, 2026.

Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.

The reasons given by psychologists who work in state psychiatric hospitals include:

• Personal and professional growth
• Advocating for patients
• Working with complex psychiatric challenges
• Untangling psycho-legal questions
• Ample continuing educational opportunities
• Presenting at professional conferences/workshops
• Mentoring upcoming psychologists through practicums and post-doctoral programs
  
  

Why Work for the State of Ohio

Benefits

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.
  
  

License to practice psychology as issued by Ohio State Board of Psychology per Section 4732.12 or 4732.15 (A) of Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Mar 29, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation

$42.29-$59.31 plus potential pay supplement

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Behavioral Health

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Forensics, Mental Health, Psychology

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Observation

Agency Overview

Psychologist

Who We Are

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

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH 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

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team .