Therapeutic Program Worker - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,458 - 37,682; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Program Worker for Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati. The role supports treatment planning, patient care, and group activities, with afternoon/evening hours and union representation.

Responsibilities include documenting records, transporting patients when needed, and providing safety-focused interventions. Applicants must meet the stated education requirements and join the OCSEA bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction and in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
• Primary Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
• Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy
• Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 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 overall well-being.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Communications

Advocacy

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Education

Formal arithmetic and English literacy

Job description

Job Description

Therapeutic Program Worker - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare ( 260005JO )

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Summit Behavioral Healthcare 1101 Summit Road Cincinnati 45237-2621

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation : $23.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Communications, Advocacy

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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.

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 OCSEAPay 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

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:

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class 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.