Licensed Social Worker- Summit Behavioral Healthcare- Full Time

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LISW) with a strong background in mental health to join Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati. The role focuses on individualized treatment planning, clinical service delivery, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within a unionized, state-supported environment.

The position emphasizes forensic and discharge planning responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and seamless transitions to community resources.

Qualifications

• Requires current LISW license issued by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
• Two years of relevant social work experience preferred.
• Transcripts and official documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Treatment Planning and Clinical Services: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with patients and interdisciplinary team; Monitor progress and adjust interventions; Document assessments and progress; Identify strengths, needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge.
• Forensic and Legal Responsibility: Collaborate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation/parole personnel and other agencies; Assist with evaluations and treatment related to competency restoration or other forensic requirements; Maintain awareness of court orders and patient rights affecting treatment and discharge planning.
• Discharge Planning: Develop relationships with external facilities; Assess housing, transportation, financial, employment and healthcare needs; Coordinate referrals to outpatient services and other resources.

Skills

LISW license

Collaboration

Mental Health

Education

Licensed Social Worker license

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Social Worker- Summit Behavioral Healthcare- Full Time (260005ZU)

Licensed Social Worker- Summit Behavioral Healthcare- Full Time ( 260005ZU )

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Work Location

Summit Behavioral Healthcare 1101 Summit Road Cincinnati 45237-2621

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation : $29.95- $37.75

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8am-4:30pm and weekend rotation

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Mental Health

Technical Skills : Mental Health

Professional Skills : Collaboration

Agency Overview

Licensed Social Worker (LISW)

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 at DBH

Treatment Planning and Clinical Services

• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with the patients and interdisciplinary team
• Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on clinical needs and treatment response
• Document clinical services assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely
• Identify patient strengths, treatment needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge and available support

Forensic and Legal Responsibility

• Collaborate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation/parole personnel and other authorized agencies as appropriate
• Assist with evaluations and treatment activities related to competency restoration, criminal responsibility, or other forensic treatment requirements
• Maintain awareness of court orders, legal requirements and patient rights affecting treatment and discharge planning

Discharge Planning

• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow up.
• Assess housing, transportation, financial, employment, healthcare and community support needs
• Coordinate referrals to outpatient mental health services, residential programs, community providers and other resources

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/1199Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 8am-4:30pm (Full Time - 40 hours/week. Must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237

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.

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

Position Qualifications:

Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.

Job Skills: Mental Health, Social Work

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

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.

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.