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Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (Sex Offender Services) - (LSW/LPC/MFT) 20081515
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,285 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (Sex Offender Services) - (LSW/LPC/MFT) 20081515 ( 260005X8 )
Organization :
Rehabilitation & Correction -Chillicothe Correctional Institution Agency Contact Name and Information :
Personnel Director740/774-0033/ DRC.CCIRecruit@drc.ohio.govUnposting Date :
Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00PM Work Location :
Chillicothe Correctional Inst 15802 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County Compensation :
$70,000Schedule :
Full-time Classified Indicator :
Classified Union :
1199Primary Job Skill :
Behavioral Health Technical Skills :
Basic Documentation, Programming, Behavioral Health, Professional Professional Skills :
Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Confidentiality Agency Overview Who 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 www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? 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!Job Duties What You'll Do:
This position works under clinical supervision and requires considerable knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and program techniques & is a member of a sex offender team.- As a member of a sex offender team, is responsible for sex offender interventions for a caseload of assigned offenders
- Completes screenings and assessments
- Conducts group & sex offender interventions as prescribed on the individual in-program assessment using evidence based correctional program intervention strategies within their scope of practice and as directed by supervision
- Writes reports and maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal, state and local agencies
- Enters documentation in electronic health record of all inmate encounters and contacts
- Completes miscellaneous forms and reports as needed per policy and protocol
- Completes transfer and discharge summaries
- Consults with other institution staff regarding the sex offender caseload, inmate's institutional adjustment and service needs
- Attends meetings of sex offender program supervision
- Attends in-service training and workshops for professional development DRC is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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
Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.