Therapeutic Program Worker - Full Time- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati seeks a dedicated Direct Support/Direct Care professional for the 2:30pm–11:00pm shift. The role focuses on treatment planning, patient support, and safe, therapeutic care within a unionized, state-operated setting.

The position is hourly, located at Summit Road, with responsibilities including documentation, group activities, and transportation assistance to off-site appointments. Background checks and union guidance apply.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction and in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
• In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• 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

Job description

Organization: Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45237-2621 United States

Compensation: $23.28

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 2nd shift from 2:30pm-11:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

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.

What You'll Do

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

Additional Information

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

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 a 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 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.

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

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

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.