What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Program Worker - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What You’ll Do At DBH
Treatment Planning & Patient Support
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
Position Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English
vocabulary.
Primary Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability
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 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$23.28
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Agency Overview
Therapeutic Program Worker
Full-Time
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 .
What You’ll Do At DBH
Treatment Planning & Patient Support
- Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
- Provide supportive care and assist with therapeutic interventions as needed
- Complete charting, documentation, patient records, and required reports accurately and timely
- Organize and facilitate therapeutic and recreational patient group activities
- Safely transport patients to scheduled off-site appointments and activities
- Participate in appropriate patient interventions to support safety, recovery, and overall well-being
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
Position Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English
vocabulary.
Primary Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability
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 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$23.28
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Agency Overview
Therapeutic Program Worker
Full-Time
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 .
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