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Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Community Support Network Team

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health · Columbus, OH · 1 wk ago
Human Resources$27.48–$37.75/hrFull-time

About the role

We are hiring for Social Worker within the social work department of the Community Support Network, located on the campus of the Columbus Development Center headquartered within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare.

If licensed as a LISW the position would be as an Social Worker 2 (SW2); if licensed as a LSW the position would be as an Social Worker 1 (SW1).

Important: This position requires daily travel into and around the Franklin County community to visit clients in their residence, assist them with appointments, facilitate therapy sessions (individual or group), etc. Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, coordinates, and provides assistance to Treatment team clients in the IDDT/ACT model of care, including, but not limited to: IDDT Stage-Wise treatment, group treatment, individual counseling, SAMI assessment & treatment planning.
  • Trains and mentors team staff in IDDT technology and other intervention modalities.
  • Performs psychosocial interventions with client in an individual, family, or group forum.
  • Monitors client response to treatment as prescribed in the client’s treatment plan.
  • Assists clients in securing benefits and other community resources.
  • Provides outreach services to CSN clients and counseling services in the community setting such as client homes.
  • Conducts and facilitates individualized service planning with assigned clients.
  • Maintains appropriate licensure for provision of services offered.
  • Prepares timely documentation as required: documents all services, writes and maintains case records, provides data and information needed to complete service billing. Documentation must be completed within the required timeframes for regulatory compliance.
  • Provides assistance/consultation to non-licensed clinical staff.
  • Assists in developing training programs for non-licensed clinical staff.
  • Acquires and maintains proficiency level through continuing education in SAMI/IDDT & ACT principles including Motivational Interviewing, stages of change, and appropriate interventions for each stage.
  • Keeps current with CSN Directives Manuals; participates in continuing professional development; attends appropriate conferences, workshops, and training sessions.

Requirements

  • Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW or LISW) 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 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., LSW) requirement.
  • Due to travel requirement to visit clients in and around Franklin County, candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • 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. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. 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.

Pay

Hourly pay range on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule:

  • Social Worker 1 (SW1): $27.48 – $37.75
  • Social Worker 2 (SW2): $27.48 – $37.75

Additional compensation details:

  • 10% social worker pay supplement at time of hire (off step one of pay grade).
  • COBH service pay supplements added at 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years of service.
  • Yearly cost of living increases per the 1199 contract.
  • Periodic step increases, the first of which is awarded after 180 days of employment.
  • Additional state longevity pay supplement after 5 years of state service.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening as needed.

Position located at 1810 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

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