Behavioral Healthcare Provider 2 (LISW/LPCC/IMFT) - 20092406

State of Ohio; London (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks a Behavioral Health Provider at Madison Correctional in London, Ohio to perform clinical evaluations, crisis services, and case management within a correctional setting. The role supports a multidisciplinary team dedicated to reducing recidivism and ensuring humane, safe care for inmates.

The position emphasizes licensed professionals (LISW/LPCC/IMFT) with mental health treatment planning, documentation, and community referrals.

Qualifications

• Licensed LISW, LPCC, or IMFT per Ohio Board.
• Behavioral Health clinical practice and treatment planning.
• Ability to conduct crisis evaluations and case management.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health evaluations and crisis services within scope of practice.
• Provide clinical direction to lower level workers.
• May serve as treatment team coordinator and conduct therapy as prescribed.
• Maintain clinical caseload and monitor adherence to treatment plans.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and discharge summaries.
• Consult with institution staff regarding inmate mental health needs.
• Initiate and maintain contact with families and community agencies.
• Document inmate contacts and progress notes per policy.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Documentation

Teamwork

Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Education

LISW/LPCC/IMFT license

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Behavioral Healthcare Provider 2 (LISW/LPCC/IMFT) - 20092406

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional

Work Location: 1851 State Route 56
London, Ohio, 43140
United States

Compensation: $29.95

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Not Specified

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

Starting pay is approximately $64,000 based on location.

DRC is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

• Completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations and crisis services inclusive of suicide watch assessments within their scope of practice
• Provides clinical direction to lower level workers
• May serve as treatment team coordinator;
• Conducts advanced practice individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan, using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice and directed by supervisor
• Provides clinical case management services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan
• Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Completes transfer and discharge summaries
• Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate’s institutional adjustment and service needs
• Initiates and maintains contact with families and community agencies
• Provides and seeks information relative to patient care and treatment
• Makes appropriate community and re-reentry referrals, per mental health treatment team
• Writes reports or documentation to include documentation of all inmate contacts, clinical case management progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed per policy and protocol
• Attends meetings with supervision
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Participates in peer review as assigned

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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 full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total 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.

Qualifications

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

-Or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

-Or Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required license(s) related to the scope of practice & services provided as described in the job duties. Only those applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted or in case of displacement due to a layoff.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Programming, Professional, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.