Licensed Social Worker - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

About the role

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 in Columbus. DBH values service-oriented, collaborative, value-driven, innovative approaches with a strong sense of urgency. Our team advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma-free environment with recovery-informed policies.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Requires current license as social worker (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 with at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current LSW licensure requirement
• Note: if licensed as an LSW position would be a SW1; if licensed as a LISW position will be an SW2
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application; must be submitted before receiving a formal employment offer (transcripts printed from institution websites not accepted)

Skills

• Mental Health
• Social Work

Pay

Hourly range: $27.48/hour – $37.75/hour. 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. Unless required by applicable union contract and/or Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Schedule

Permanent – Full Time. Normal working hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am–4pm or 8am–4:30pm, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening.

Benefits

• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific benefits information for this position.

Additional details

• Union: 1199 (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199)
• Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
• Classified civil service position
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check (Rule 5122-7-21 outlines disqualifying offenses); criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration
• All final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test precludes employment offer
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment, and/or interview, contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884