Licensed Social Worker
- Summit Behavioral Healthcare
- Full Time State of Ohio
- Behavioral Health
- Summit Behavioral Healthcare
- 3.7 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time $29.95
- $37.
75 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Patient follow-up care Patient progress tracking Social Work License Client assessment in social work Clinical case management notes Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Care planning in social services Healthcare referral management Mental health resources facilitation LISW Client referral services Clinical assessment documentation Housing services experience Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient progress monitoring Social Work Healthcare treatment Discharge planning in health services social work Client progress monitoring in health services social work Full Job Description 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 and Clinical Services Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with the patients and interdisciplinary team Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on clinical needs and treatment response Document clinical services assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely Identify patient strengths, treatment needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge and available support Forensic and Legal Responsibility Collaborate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation/parole personnel and other authorized agencies as appropriate Assist with evaluations and treatment activities related to competency restoration, criminal responsibility, or other forensic treatment requirements Maintain awareness of court orders, legal requirements and patient rights affecting treatment and discharge planning Discharge Planning Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow up. Assess housing, transportation, financial, employment, healthcare and community support needs Coordinate referrals to outpatient mental health services, residential programs, community providers and other resources This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care
SEIU/1199
bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care
SEIU/1199
Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 8am-4:30pm (Full Time
Must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 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. 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•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!
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. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications Position Qualifications:
Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with
ORC 4757.27.
Pursuant to
ORC 4757.41
(A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.
Job Skills:
Mental Health, Social Work 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. Supplemental Information Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at or 614-466-8884. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
