Ohio Psychological Association Events

OPA Annual Convention -April 26-28 in Columbus, Ohio with over 25 workshops

Telebehavioral Health Training: Technical and Clinical Best Practices   June 8-9, Presented by Marlene Maheu, Ph.D., Columbus, Ohio, 15 CE

Annual Ethics Workshop June 22, Presented by Glenn Karr, J.D., Columbus, Ohio, 4 CE – Ethics

Complex Trauma and LGBTQI+ Clients: Ethical and Clinical Competencies June 25, Presented by Ling Lam, Ph.D., Columbus, Ohio, 6 CE – Ethics

American Insurance Trust – Sequence VIII: Ethics and Risk Management in a Digital World 2.0 July 21, Presented by Amanda Zelechoski, PhD, JD, Columbus, Ohio 6 CE – Ethics

Assistant Professor

WSU-SOPP is seeking outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to start as early as July 1, 2018.  This position is a renewable annual contract, pending funding.  The incumbent will teach and provide clinical supervision to doctoral-level students in our APA-accredited doctoral (Psy.D.) program in Clinical Psychology, mentor/advise graduate students, direct doctoral dissertations, provide service to the doctoral program and university, engage in scholarship, and conduct clinical practice in the faculty practice plan.  Required: A doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field from an APA-accredited program. Must be licensed in Ohio as a psychologist within three months of hire.  Must have experience providing evidence-based interventions and have excellent oral and written communication skills. For information on additional requirements and to apply, go to http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/12797. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For more details about our program, visit SOPP’s website at http://psychology.wright.edu/. Wright State University: AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Psychologist or LPCC-S at UD Counseling Center

The University of Dayton Counseling Center is seeking a psychologist or LPCC-S.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual and group therapy to University of Dayton (UD) students. Additional services include outreach programming, consultation for the UD community, crisis intervention (daily and after hours), and clinical supervision to students in master’s and doctoral programs in Counseling and Clinical Psychology. The position is full time, Monday- Friday, 35 hours per week, generally 8:30am-4:30pm. Full benefits are provided and the incoming clinician is able to choose between a 10-12 month yearly contract.  If interested please apply at https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/25824, application deadline is 4/23/18.

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NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST Opportunity in SW OHIO

Atrium Medical Center is seeking a neuropsychologist to join the team on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center.   Our program is Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited and offers physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies.  Our facility includes private rooms, a large family-style living area, dining and recreational areas and two independent living apartments which our patients, their families and significant others enjoy socializing and practicing activities.

Opportunity

Full or part-time position for neuropsychologist on an 18-bed inpatient Neurorehabilitation unit at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.  AMC is one of 3 hospitals in the Premier Health system based in Dayton, Ohio.  An experienced, PT psychometrist would be available to work with the psychologist.

Job Qualifications/Education/Experience Requirements:

* Valid Ohio license from the Board of Psychology

* Ph.D or Psy.D from an APA accredited doctoral and internship program

* Ability to administer, score, and interpret cognitive and personality testing.  Knowledge of which psychological tests would answer a physician referral question.

 Desirable skills:

* Experience with a geriatric population and mental disorders in older adults

* Knowledge of neuroanatomy and brain function

* Ability to work as part of a treatment team

* Ability to communicate information to patients and family in an understandable way

Conveniently located with easy access to Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and the Dayton International Airport.  Amenities include major and minor league baseball, professional football, museums, symphonies, several theater options including the Schuster Performing Arts Center, numerous dining and shopping opportunities, and excellent educational and housing options.

Interested candidates, please contact Carol Bidwell, Senior Physician Recruiter

chbidwell@premierhealth.com

513-974-4778

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Psychologist

Cordell & Associates seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to work with adults and some adolescents in our busy clinical group practice in Dayton, Ohio.  Children are also seen here so we offer the opportunity to work with clients across the lifespan. Our clinical staff is strongly supportive of one another, and we have close working relationships with Dayton Children’s Medical Center and Wright State University. If there is an interest, opportunities also exist to supervise postdoctoral residents. Flexible hours/ full-time preferred/ part-time may be considered. If interested, please contact Jonathan M. Cleveland, Ph.D. at cleveljn@ucmail.uc.edu or call (937) 276-3356 for more information.

Ernest Brown, M.A., a DAPA board member and a 4^th year SOPP graduate student, recently coauthored a book titled Out of K.O.S. (Knowledge of Self): Black Masculinity, Psychopathology, and Treatment  https://www.amazon.com/Out-S-Knowledge-Self-Psychopathology/dp/1433131706/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512565519&sr=8-1&keywords=steven+kniffley

Kenneth Drude, Ph.D. coauthored two articles published in the Journal for Technology in Behavioral Science: “An interprofessional framework for telebehavioral health competencies https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41347-017-0038-y and “Telebehavioral health, telemental health, e-therapy and e-health competencies: the need for an interdisciplinary framework” https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs41347-017-0036-0

Local Psychologists Did a TEDx Talk

 Two School of Professional Psychology faculty members, Drs. Julie Williams and Steven Kniffley, did a TEDx Talk in Dayton recently that can be viewed on youtube.com at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5trvm6-18F0&t=6s

To view slides from the February 24, 2017 DAPA Workshop by Ken Drude, Ph.D visit https://app.box.com/s/dr5n8qryw158bwwnms546y3y830xc8xp

Reviewed by Kenneth P. Drude, Ph.D.

Providing mental health services using technology is rapidly being recognized as a legitimate way to provide mental health services. The authors of this book successfully provide readers with a clear, concise, and informative “…how to guide for conducting competent, ethical, and evidence-based TMH [Telemental Health]” that is useful for both new or experienced telepractitioners.  They repeatedly emphasize the importance of knowing the applicable state and federal laws, professional standards and guidelines as well as obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills when preparing for and doing telepractice. The book is inclusive of all forms of technology but focuses primarily upon the use of video-based technologies since it is the predominant form used in telepractice. For new practitioners, it provides a planning process and guide for developing a telepractice.  For both new and experienced telepractitioners, it provides a comprehensive checklist to self-monitor compliance with the continuing to evolve laws, standards and guidelines for telepractice.

Although the authors are psychologists, the book is written for use by all mental health professions.  They identify and reference a number of current telemental health standards and guidelines adopted by different mental health professional organizations.  Two major examples are the American Psychological Association (2013), Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology 

and the American Telemedicine Association (2009), Practice Guidelines for Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health.

The book is relatively short (154 pages) and organized in 10 easy-to- read chapters, starting with a review of the types, advantages and benefits of different technologies.   Readers are walked through the basics about what practitioners need to know and consider before offering telemental health services.  The authors give an overview of the major ethical and legal issues to consider.  They point out that it is critical to be well-informed about state licensing laws and regulations that vary from state to state as well other relevant state and federal laws (e.g. HIPAA).  Each of the mental health professions has standards and guidelines relevant to telemental health practice although some are more comprehensive than others.  Some are interdisciplinary (ATA, 2009) and provide important guidance that ought to be considered.

Some of the major issues included in telemental health standards and guidelines are elaborated upon and illustrated in the book.  Issues about informed consent, planning for emergencies, confidentiality, online assessment and telesupervision are examples.  A separate chapter about working with diverse populations and the need for cultural competency is also included.

This book is especially useful in providing a framework for learning what one needs to know and do (e.g. what training to obtain) and how to prepare for telemental health practice. Even if a practitioner infrequently uses telecommunications for providing services or communicating with clients, this book is an excellent resource since many of the requirements and issues it covers apply.

*Excerpted from a review to be published in a future issue of The National Psychologist.