Social Worker 1 PN

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.

Please note: Effective October 1 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new namethe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals families and communities across the state.

What youll do at DBH:

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop and enhance their abilities to function within society. Staff will work closely with team members to develop psychosocial interventions for clients within a structured supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Performs psychosocial interventions with clients.
• Performs individual family or group intervention (e.g. counseling testing & education of the client)
• Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve clients problems in functioning.
• Participates in process of establishing implementing & evaluating treatment systems goals & objectives.
• Interviews clients & clients family to establish case goals & objectives.
• Assesses clients & determines specific intervention techniques for clients & monitors clients responses to treatment systems & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment.
• Evaluates lower-level social workers cases & clients progress resulting from prescribed treatment plans.
• Maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal state & local agencies.
• Prepares data requiring social histories admission/ aftercare summaries court documents & completes forms required by law &/or department policy.
• Serves on treatment teams & program development teams.
• Attends training meetings intradepartmental meetings & court hearings.
• Establishes & maintains working relationship with other facilities agencies & support services in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up services.

This is anhourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of10on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at100 Hospital Drive Athens Ohio 45701.

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:

• Must be able to complete a 4 week full time orientation
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting hiring developing and retaining high-performing 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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Social Worker 1
LSW

Who we are:

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 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (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 service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team.

Application 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 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.

RuleBackground check on applicants outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA 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.

Position Qualifications

Requires current license as social worker (i.e. LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications experience education active disciplinary record and work record.

Job Skills: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Communications Counseling and Rehabilitation Social Services
Professional Skills: Conflict Management Confidentiality Emotional Intelligence Listening Written Communication

Required Educational Transcripts

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 institutions website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.