Therapeutic Program Worker - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati, seeks a Therapeutic Program Worker to join the Behavioral Health team. This full-time role supports treatment planning, patient care, and documentation for adults with behavioral health needs.

Evening shift 2:30pm–11:00pm, pay $23.28/hour under OCSEA/AFSCME, with opportunities for professional growth and reliable union benefits.

Qualifications

• Direct Support/Direct Care experience or training.
• Basic arithmetic and English language skills as required.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education and coursework listed on the application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide supportive care and assist with therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Complete charting, documentation, patient records, and required reports accurately and timely.
• Organize and facilitate therapeutic and recreational patient group activities.
• Safely transport patients to scheduled off-site appointments and activities.
• Participate in appropriate patient interventions to support safety, recovery, and well-being.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Communications

Advocacy

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Education

Formal arithmetic & English language basics

Job description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

Treatment Planning & Patient Support

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Provide supportive care and assist with therapeutic interventions as needed

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete charting, documentation, patient records, and required reports accurately and timely

Group Facilitation & Activities

• Organize and facilitate therapeutic and recreational patient group activities

Transportation Assistance

• Safely transport patients to scheduled off-site appointments and activities

Patient Care & Intervention

• Participate in appropriate patient interventions to support safety, recovery, and overall well-being

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. The hours of this position are from 2:30pm-11:00pm. This position is located at our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 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

Position Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.

Primary Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability

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.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Overview

Therapeutic Program Worker

Full-Time

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 .

Compensation

$23.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

2:30pm - 11:00pm