Licensed Social Worker- Full Time-Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location: 1101 Summit Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45237, United States Organization Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare Compensation $29.95 Schedule Permanent - Full Time Work Hours 8am-4:30pm and weekend rotation Classified Indicator Classified Union 1199 Primary Job Skill Social Services 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, Ohio. 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. What You'll Do Treatment Planning and Clinical Services Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with the patients and interdisciplinary team Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on clinical needs and treatment response Document clinical services assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely Identify patient strengths, treatment needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge and available support Forensic and Legal Responsibility Collaborate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation/parole personnel and other authorized agencies as appropriate Assist with evaluations and treatment activities related to competency restoration, criminal responsibility, or other forensic treatment requirements Maintain awareness of court orders, legal requirements and patient rights affecting treatment and discharge planning Discharge Planning Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow up. Assess housing, transportation, financial, employment, healthcare and community support needs Coordinate referrals to outpatient mental health services, residential programs, community providers and other resources Additional Information This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 8am-4:30pm (Full Time - 40 hours/week. Must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 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. 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. Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. Why Work For The State Of Ohio 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. Qualifications Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement. Job Skills Mental Health ADA Statement 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. Drug-Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Behavioral Health