Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (LSW/LPC)

Job Description

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County Compensation : $23.60 Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (LSW/LPC) - 20021515 ( 220007LU )DescriptionWho We Are?Guided by a single mission ?To reduce recidivism among those we touch,? the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.What We Do?The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you?ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!Whats in it for you:Starting hourly pay will be $23.60, increasing to $24.57 after 6 months and $25.73 at 18 months, annual step increases and guaranteed 3% raises on top through 2024, plus 3% supplement and may be eligible for recruitment supplement and shift differential. DRC is a ?qualifying employer? for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. 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 ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage * Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance * Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance * Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave * 11 paid holidays per year * Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System * OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee?s salary. Visit the for more information. Deferred Compensation * The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.THIS IS A REPOSTING. YOU MUST APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.The Job Opportunity and Duties?* As a member of an interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a caseload of mentally ill criminal offenders * Responsible for the completion of screenings which include detailed mental health screens as well as risk assessments that are inclusive of suicide watch assessments when determined to be within their scope of practice and allowable per their credentialing board, ODRC policy, and within direct consultation with an Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional when they are not independently licensed * Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice and directed by supervision * Provides psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the mental health treatment plan * Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender progress with the mental health treatment plan goals * Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning * Completes transfer and discharge summaries * Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate?s institutional adjustment and service needs * Initiates and maintains contact with families and community agencies * Provides and seeks information relative to patient care and treatment * Makes appropriate community referrals, per mental health treatment team * Writes reports and/or documentation to include electronic documentation of all inmate contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed, per policy and protocol * Attends meetings of social work or counselor supervision * Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development * May be assigned to teach in-serviceQualificationsLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy Board. - Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy Board. Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required license(s) related to the scope of practice and services provided as described in the job duties. Only those applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted or in case of displacement due to a layoff. Knowledge of departmental regulations, policy and procedures*; governmental rules and regulations; counseling (group and individual); client/patient care; crisis intervention; employee instruction. Ability to counsel on sensitive matters; proofread technical materials, recognize errors and make corrections; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate actions; understand an abstract field of study; problem solve in situations with many variables; apply social work theories, principles and techniques. (*)Developed after employment.Helpful TipsApplication Procedures: ? In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) ? When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. ? We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. ? You can 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 often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an Background Check Information **You Also Need to Know The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing:**The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. Not applicable to current state employees . This position may be subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport,

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