Therapeutic Program Worker (Behavioral Health Therapeutic Aide) Hospital Northfield, Ohio ETA(Supplemental)**
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is the new name for the former Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, effective October 1, 2025.
About the Role
This is an hourly, part-time position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union). The role is located at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Work hours are variable and scheduled as needed.
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
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic (addition and subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
- For Department of Developmental Disabilities positions: high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence (per Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F)(1)(c))
- For Veteran Services positions: STNA certification and/or listing on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
- For positions requiring patient transport: valid driver’s license
- Official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application (must be submitted within five business days of request)
Skills
- Direct Support/Direct Care
- Analyzation
- Attention to Detail
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Confidentiality
Pay
$23.28 - $26.54 per hour (Pay Range #7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule). Unless required by union contract or Ohio Revised Code, new hires begin at Step 1 of the pay range.
Schedule
Part-time, with variable hours as needed.
About the Organization
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) employs over 2,800 professionals across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office in Columbus. DBH is committed to providing comprehensive, person-centered care and fostering an inclusive, recovery-friendly workplace.
- Values: Service-Oriented, Collaborative, Value-Driven, Innovative
- Mission: To help people be well, get well, and stay well through a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio.
DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, supporting employees impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.