Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Worker 2nd/3rd Shift

Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Schedule: Full-time, various work hours including afternoon and evening shifts with weekend rotations. Positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

Compensation: $23.28 per hour. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Unless required by union contract or Ohio Revised Code, selected candidates begin at Step 1 with an opportunity for a pay increase after four months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

About the Organization

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 employ over 2,800 dedicated professionals across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and our central office in Columbus, OH.

• Service-Oriented: Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused
• Collaborative: Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent
• Value Driven
• Innovative: Yes Before No
• Strong Sense of Urgency

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans
• Charting, documentation, records, and reporting
• Organizing and conducting patient group activities
• Transport of patients to off-site appointments
• Participating in appropriate interventions

Must complete a 4-week training/orientation. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
• For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers, a valid driver's license is required
• Or the equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Qualifications

• Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health
• Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Direct Support/Direct Care
• Professional Skills: Adaptability, Building Trust, Cultural Awareness, Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication

Benefits

• Health insurance upon hire with the State of Ohio paying 85% of medical coverage premium; low-cost deductibles (Single $400/year, Family $800/year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included with a Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): state of Ohio contributes 14%
• OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan

Education & 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. 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.