Social Worker, Mental Health

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information: anshita.munshanio.gov

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation: $25.53/Hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

Union: 1199

Mental Health

Technical

Skills:

Mental Health, Client Advocacy

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships

Social Worker 1

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

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

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.

• Provide psychosocial interventions within the scope of practice, including individual, family, and group counseling.
• Ensure proper documentation to meet the requirements of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as accrediting bodies; complete and maintain records such as biopsychosocial assessments, admission/discharge summaries, aftercare plans, progress notes, referrals, and discharge/transitional documents.
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services (e.g., Social Security Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Administration, public welfare) to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow-up.
• Coordinate and implement continuity of care from hospital to community by serving as the link between the treatment team and the case management system through consistent collaboration, including meetings, phone calls, and written communication.
• Participates in training sessions and departmental procedure and policy review meetings. Provides guidance and supervision to social work students and interns.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199

Pay Range Schedule
. Normal working hours are 8am-4:30pm (Full Time - 40 hours/week. 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.

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…