Mental Health Services Caseworker

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Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Permanent - Full Time

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

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.

Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)

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.

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.

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).

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 if LSW and #11 if LISW 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 2 200 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.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 ! 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

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., 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. Job Skills: Mental Health, Social Work

Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. 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.

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.

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.

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