Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 - 25% Supplement

About the role

Organization: Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact: Corrine Sanders, corrine.sanders@dys.ohio.gov

Work Location: 2775 Indian River Road Southwest, Massillon, Ohio, United States

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 10–21 adjudicated and committed by county juvenile courts. Youth engage in programming addressing criminological and behavioral needs. DYS values: Connection, Collaboration, Commitment, Correction.

Responsibilities

• Within scope of practice, performs psychosocial interventions with youth; individual, family, or group intervention (counseling, testing, education)
• Develops intervention goals and objectives to educate and resolve client functioning problems
• Participates in establishing, implementing, and evaluating treatment system goals and objectives
• Interviews youth and families to establish case goals and objectives
• Assesses clients, determines specific intervention techniques, monitors youth responses to treatment, and provides feedback on treatment effectiveness
• Evaluates youth progress resulting from prescribed treatment plans
• Maintains data documents for federal, state, and local agency requirements; prepares social histories, admission/aftercare summaries, court documents, and legally required forms
• Serves on treatment teams and program development teams; attends training, intradepartmental meetings, and court hearings
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with other facilities, agencies, and support services to coordinate referrals and conduct follow-up services

Pay

Hourly base pay range (1199 Union, Steps 1–6):

• Step 1: $27.48/hr ($57,158 annual)
• Step 2: $28.61/hr ($59,509 annual)
• Step 3: $29.95/hr ($62,296 annual)
• Step 4: $31.34/hr ($65,187 annual)
• Step 5: $32.69/hr ($67,995 annual)
• Step 6: $34.35/hr ($71,448 annual)

A temporary supplemental bonus of $6.87/hr is offered in addition to the base pay scale above.

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• 40-hour work week

Skills

• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health
• Corrections – Mental Health
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Establishing Relationships
• Ethics and Values
• Situational Awareness
• Confidentiality

Training

All new hires must complete a paid, mandatory 6-week pre-service training:

• Week 1: At the facility
• Weeks 2–4: DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio (Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm; travel, lodging, and meals provided)
• Weeks 5–6: On-the-job training at the facility

Requirements

Final candidate must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify; an individual assessment is conducted.

DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Qualifications

Must hold one of the following current Ohio licenses/certifications:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) – Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) – Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board
• Licensed Registered Nurse with practice specialty certificate in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing – Ohio Board of Nursing
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Ohio Board of Nursing) plus Master’s degree in Psychology or other mental health related field
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Ohio Board of Nursing) plus Master’s degree in Nursing with Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing concentration

Only applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the official position description will be considered.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive:

• Medical coverage
• Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on multiple factors; the Agency Contact can provide specifics for this position.