Social Worker 1 (PN: 20035242)

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Social Worker 1 for the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare unit in Toledo. The role is full-time, with typical hours 8:00 am–4:30 pm, and located at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614.

Responsibilities include assessing clients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating referrals within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires an active LSW license in Ohio, completion of official transcripts, and ongoing collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Requires current license as social worker (LSW) issued by Ohio Board
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application
• Transcripts must be provided within five business days of request

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments and develop treatment plans
• Provide interventions with acute more complex clients
• Maintain necessary documentation and client records
• Coordinate referrals and discharge documents
• Plan and implement continuances of care from hospital to community with ongoing collaboration

Job description

• Provide interventions with acute more complex clients
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Complete & maintains client records
• Coordinate referrals
• Plan & implement continuances of care from hospital to community by functioning as linkage for treatment team with case management system through ongoing regular collaboration

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Coordinate assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide interventions with acute more complex clients
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Complete & maintains client records
• Complete & maintains discharge documents
• Coordinate referrals
• Plan & implement continuances of care from hospital to community by functioning as linkage for treatment team with case management system through ongoing regular collaboration

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614.

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. 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 social worker (i.e. LSW) requirement.

Job Skills

Mental Health

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Forensics, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Priority Setting, Teamwork, Time Management

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

$27.48

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Agency Overview

Social Worker 1

Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

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, Ohio.

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.