Correctional Program Coordinator

State of Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) seeks a qualified Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) to provide alcohol and drug group counseling in Ohio prisons, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate continuing care. You will use CBT and MI techniques to support incarcerated individuals in substance use recovery.

The role requires licensure in one or more listed Ohio counseling/medical boards, and the position is located at the Toledo Correctional Institution with

Qualifications

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board
• Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board
• Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board
• Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board
• Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology
• Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board
• Licensed Independent Marriage Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling at the assigned correctional institution
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning
• Engage and refer clients to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage
• Monitor and evaluate progress of participants in the programs
• Provide continuing care planning
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, with one evening during the week
• Facilitate two cohorts of treatment programming at a time with a 1:15 participant ratio
• Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings

Skills

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Education

LCDC II

LCDC III

LICDC

LISW (Ohio)

PCC (Ohio)

PC (Ohio)

LSW (Ohio)

Physician (Ohio)

Psychologist (Ohio)

Registered Nurse (Ohio)

LMFT (Ohio)

LIMFT (Ohio)

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization:Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name and Information:[e-mail]
Work Location:
2001 East Central Avenue
Toledo, Ohio, 43608
United States
Compensation:$29.95/hr.
Schedule:Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours:Monday- Friday hours may vary
Classified Indicator:Classified
Union:1199
Primary Job Skill:Counseling and Rehabilitation

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 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's 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.

What You'll Do

• Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
• Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?
• Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
• Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
• Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
• The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!

The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.

Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
• Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.
• Provide continuing care planning.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.
• Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
• Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings.

Additional Information

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Toledo Correctional Institution, 2001 E. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43068.

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.

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

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 applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, "Background 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 [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

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 Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.
• Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.
• Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
• Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.
• Licensed Independent Marriage Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.

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.