What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker PN 20035114 position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
What You’ll Do At DBH
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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
LSW - Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.
LISW - Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27.
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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) 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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$26.68 - $29.08/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am-4:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Social Services
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Goal Setting, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Observation
Agency Overview
Social Worker
LSW or LISW
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
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.
- Performs psychosocial interventions with clients
- Performs individual, family or group intervention (e.g., counseling, & education of the client)
- Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve client's problems in functioning
- Participates in process of establishing, implementing & evaluating treatment system's goals & objectives
- Interviews clients & client's family to establish case goals & objectives
- Assesses clients & determines specific intervention techniques for clients & monitors client's responses to treatment systems & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment, evaluates client's progress resulting from prescribed treatment plans.
- Plans & implements continuity of care from hospital to community by functioning as linkage for treatment team with case management system through ongoing regular collaboration (e.g., meetings, telephone conversations, correspondence).
- Maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies, completes & completes forms required by law &/or department policy.
- Serves on treatment teams & program development teams, attends training meetings, & intradepartmental meetings.
- Establishes & maintains working relationship with other facilities, agencies & support services in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up services.
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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
- 10% supplement
- 3% increase effective July 1st, 2026
LSW - Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.
LISW - Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27.
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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
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.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$26.68 - $29.08/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am-4:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Social Services
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Goal Setting, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Observation
Agency Overview
Social Worker
LSW or LISW
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
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.
Salary : $27 - $29