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Job Description
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 4757.27.
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all postsecondary 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 institutions website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degreegranting institution.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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 such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Supplemental Information
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting hiring developing and retaining highperforming employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency please visit our website at Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website . We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website . We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
What youll do at OhioMHAS:
Under direction of the Regional Psychiatric Hospital (RPH) Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee; assists in monitoring the status of individuals who are presently waiting for an RPH bed after an order from a court has been received by an collaboration with the jail mental health staff assess for any changes in acuity that could place inmate higher on the RPH waitlist which includes physically visiting jails in the RPH catchment area to meet & engage inmates waiting for an RPH bed; collect information from jail mental health staff act as a liaison between jail mental heath staff and the RPH.
May participate in the process of establishing implementing & directing social service programs & treatment system objectives; develops & designs treatment intervention techniques & procedures; evaluates & modifies treatment systems to be responsive to patients progress & ability to change behavior; assess inmates progress towards competency restoration; which may include administration of competency to stand trial screen tool; make recommendation to the Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee of changes to triage &/or ability to access competency restoration at a different level of care &/or a reevaluation of competency to stand trial; Notify team & jail mental health staff if it is believed inmate is an imminent risk to self or others.
Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains records (e.g. bio psychosocial assessments admission/discharge & aftercare summaries progress notes referrals & discharge/transitional documents; competency to stand trial).Document all findings & action according to RPH OhioMHAS and DAS policies.
Establishes & maintains working relationships with other facilities agencies & support services (e.g. RPH Catchment areas area jail mental health staff local courts or community agencies) in order to coordinate referrals & conduct followup; communitybased contacts may occur for individuals the court has placed on bond.
Attends & participates in training sessions department procedure & policy review meetings and performs other duties as necessary.
Normal working hours are 8am4:30pm (Full Time 40 hours/week).This position is located within our
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information:
10/ hour pay supplement
Social Worker (LSW orLISW) Forensics Navigator
Who we are:
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.
OhioMHAS Values:
- ServiceOriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative serviceoriented environment where you will be respected and valued.
Employment Type
Full-Time
