Social Worker 1 (PN: 20035242)

State of Ohio; Toledo (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare within the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Social Worker 1 in Toledo, OH. The role entails coordinating assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing interventions for complex mental health cases.

You will maintain documentation and discharge records, coordinate referrals, and ensure continuity of care from hospital to community. Eligible candidates must hold an active LSW license with two years of service exemption under ORC

Qualifications

• Requires current license as social worker (LSW) issued by the State Board.
• Two years of service exempt from licensure per ORC 4757.41(A)(5) for civil service employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide interventions with acute more complex clients.
• Maintain necessary documentation.
• Complete and maintain client records.
• Complete and maintain discharge documents.
• Coordinate referrals.
• Plan and implement continuances of care from hospital to community by functioning as liaison with the case management system.

Skills

Mental Health

Behavioral Health

Forensics

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Priority Setting

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Social Worker 1 (PN: 20035242) (260006JO)

Organization: Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: Donita 419-381-1881

Unposting Date: Sep 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp, 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, 43614-2701

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation: $27.48

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Forensics, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Priority Setting, Teamwork, Time Management

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.

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.

Job Description

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.

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 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.

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 reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification 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.

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.