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Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Social Worker 1

OHFull-time

5mo

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

  • Provide psychosocial interventions within the scope of practice, including individual, family, and group counseling.
  • Ensures proper documentation to meet the requirements of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as accrediting bodies; completes and maintains records such as biopsychosocial assessments, admission/discharge summaries, aftercare plans, progress notes, referrals, and discharge/transitional documents.
  • Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services (e.g., Social Security Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Administration, public welfare) to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow-up.
  • Coordinates and implements continuity of care from hospital to community by serving as the link between the treatment team and the case management system through consistent collaboration, including meetings, phone calls, and written communication..
  • Participates in training sessions and departmental procedure and policy review meetings. Provides guidance and supervision to social work students and interns.

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 8am-4:30pm (Full Time - 40 hours/week. Must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 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, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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.

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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Jan 15, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation

$25.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Mental Health, Client Advocacy

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships

Agency Overview

Social Worker 1

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS 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.