Social Worker 1 - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (PN: 20074049)

Organization Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What You’ll Do At DBH Under general supervision, a Social Worker 1 performs as a member of the team developing and implementing treatment plans for patient care through discharge. Coordinates assessment, evaluation, and social service needs for patients and their individual service plan or treatment plan throughout their care cycle. Performs overall case management & crisis intervention. Develops client treatment plans & ensures compliance with applicable standards, agency policies & administrative regulations & institutional rules Monitors clients’ progress in treatment; maintains clinical case records, documentation, and case files Refers clients to community programs and resources. Participates as part of treatment team (planning meetings, case presentation and discussions, and provides services in accordance with principles of a therapeutic community) Completes & maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports Maintains knowledge and adherence to compliance requirements for Joint Commission, OMHAS, and COBH. Attends staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required Establishes and maintains working relationships with other facilities, agencies, and support services. Plans and implements continuity of care from hospital to community through collaboration. This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of # 10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223. 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. Position Qualifications Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as social worker (i.e. LSW) requirement. Primary Job Skill: Social Work Technical Skills: Social Services Professional Skills: Collaboration/Networking 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. Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $27.48-$34.35 Schedule Full-time Work Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Classified Indicator Classified Technical Skills Behavioral Health, Social Services Professional Skills Collaboration, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview Social Worker 1 Licensed Social Worker 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Behavioral Health