Therapeutic Program Worker (3RD SHIFT)

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Help support and encourage daily living skills and assist with needs
• Complete various daily, weekly, and other required documentation
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain safety and infection control measures
• Observe and report changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents or injuries to Registered Nurse
• Redirect unsafe actions and participate in appropriate interventions to maintain a safe environment
• Organize and conduct patient group activities
  
  

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. Normal working hours are 11pm-7:30am. This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

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.

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).

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.
  
  

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Donita Alcodray 419-381-1881

Unposting Date

May 8, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Work Location

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

$22.60

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

11 PM - 7:30 AM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Mental Health

Agency Overview

Therapeutic Program Worker

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.