Investigator

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Columbus, OH
Category Legal
Job Description
The Investigator plays an important part at the Ohio Board of Psychology. The role involves conducting investigations of complaints and alleged violations, interviewing witnesses and complainants, and preparing reports and recommendations. The Investigator will also interpret administrative rules, Ohio Revised Code, and Psychology Board policy and procedures. Additionally, the role requires responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material, drafting legal correspondence, and testifying in administrative hearings.

Requirements

  • Conducting investigations of complaints and alleged violations of the Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and the Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783.
  • Interviewing complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees subject to allegations and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using titles, terminology and/or techniques restricted by law.
  • Preparing reports and making recommendations regarding investigation strategy, case status.
  • Interpreting application of administrative rules, Ohio Revised Code, ethical principles and Psychology Board policy and procedures.
  • Responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders and occupational standards of care in psychology.
  • Drafting legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.
  • Preparing confidential investigation reports and recommendations.
  • Maintaining files and records and conferring with legal personnel.
  • Requesting and serving Psychology Board subpoenas.
  • Testifying in administrative hearings on behalf of the Psychology Board and/or criminal hearings on behalf of the Board.
  • Handling sensitive inquiries received via telephone, in writing, or in person from psychology physicians, legal counsel, consumers and the general public.
  • Assisting in development of Psychology Board investigative policies, procedures and methods in accordance with related civil service laws.
  • Entering and maintaining case information in Psychology Board’s investigative case tracking database.
  • Attending and participating in law enforcement seminars and training and serving on committees and task forces.

Benefits

  • 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)
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