Mental Health Therapeutic Program Worker 2nd/3rd Shift

Mental Health Therapeutic Program Worker 2nd/3rd Shift

Organization: Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Various

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Building Trust, Cultural Awareness, Verbal Communication

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.

What you'll do at DBH:

Participate in the development of treatment plans

Charting, documentation, records, and reporting

Organizing and conducting patient group activities

Transport of patients to off-site appointments

Participating in appropriate interventions

Afternoon, and evening shifts available, weekend rotations. These positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

Must be able to complete a 4-week training/orientation. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

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. This position is located within COBH at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223.

What is in it for you:

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.

Health insurance upon hire

Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period

Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse

Guaranteed 11 paid holidays

Paid Time Off vacation, personal, and sick leave included

Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option

Childbirth/Adoption Leave

Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information

Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

Minimum 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 in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Additional Qualifications:

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication 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.

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website . We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website . We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@ or .

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.