Vocational Programs Evaluator – Mental Health

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking staff for the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location in Toledo. This hourly, permanent full-time role involves vocational screenings, planning, and supporting clients in gaining employment and skills training within our psychosocial rehabilitation framework.

We offer structured duties, documentation, and collaboration with hospital teams. The position emphasizes client progress notes, program coordination, and active participation

Qualifications

• 30 mos. exp. counseling persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled or other disadvantaged group of people.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human services area (e.g., rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy) & 12 mos. exp. counseling persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled or other disadvantaged group of people.
• Or completion of graduate core program in human services area (e.g., rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy).
• Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational screenings, interviews, and assessments.
• Develop individualized vocational plans and teach transferable job skills, including preparing clients to seek employment after discharge.
• Coordinate and monitor client participation in Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Vocational Services “Work Program.”
• Document client progress and write routine progress notes.
• Support therapeutic activities and maintain attendance records.
• Escort clients to on‑and off‑unit programs as needed.
• Serve on hospital committees and perform miscellaneous duties to support an integrated psychosocial rehabilitation approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental Health

Job description

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking staff for the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location in Toledo. This hourly, permanent full-time role involves vocational screenings, planning, and supporting clients in gaining employment and skills training within our psychosocial rehabilitation framework.

We offer structured duties, documentation, and collaboration with hospital teams. The position emphasizes client progress notes, program coordination, and active participation