What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Program Worker (MENTAL HEALTH Therapeutic Aide) FULL TIME 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
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).
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
Mar 29, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$22.60/Hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Communications, Advocacy
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking
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, 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 .
- 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 intervention
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
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).
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
Mar 29, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$22.60/Hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Communications, Advocacy
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking
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, 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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