Social Worker - Community Support Network Team

Social Worker - Community Support Network Team

Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223-1492

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $26.68 - $36.65

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Social Services

Professional Skills: Building Consensus, Collaboration, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Job Description

Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LISW) for Community Support Network at Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS). We strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. 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.

What you'll do at OhioMHAS:

We are hiring for Social Worker within the social work department of the Community Support Network, located on the campus of the Columbus Development Center headquartered within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare. If licensed as a LISW the position would be as an SW2 if licensed as a LSW the position would be as an SW1.

What you will do:

• Plans, coordinates, provides assistance to the Treatment team clients in IDDT/ACT model of care, including, but not limited to: IDDT Stage-Wise treatment, group treatment, individual counseling, SAMI assessment & treatment planning. Trains & mentors team staff in IDDT technology and other intervention modalities.
• Performs psychosocial interventions with client in an individual, family or group forum.
• Monitors clients response to treatment as prescribed in the client's treatment plan.
• Assists clients in securing benefits & other community resources. Provides outreach services to CSN clients & counseling services in the community setting such as client homes;
• Daily travel into the Franklin County community to visit clients in their residence, assist them with appointments, facilitate therapy sessions (individual or group), etc.
• Conducts & facilitates individualized service planning with assigned clients.
• Maintains appropriate licensure for provision of services offered.
• Prepares documentation as required: documents all services, writes & maintains case records, provides data & information needed to complete service billing.
• Provide assistance/consultation to non-licensed clinical staff. Assist in developing training programs for non-licensed clinical staff.
• Acquire & maintain proficiency level through continuing education in SAMI/IDDT & ACT principals including Motivational Interviewing, stages of change & appropriate interventions for each stage; Keep current with CSN Directives Manuals; participates in continuing professional development; attends appropriate conferences, workshops & training sessions.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of #10 for an SW1 and pay range #11 for SW2 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening. This position is located within the Community Support Network at 1810 Sullivant Ave Columbus, Ohio 43223.

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.

What is in it for you:

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, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance, Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth/Adoption leave, Employee Development Funds, Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid, Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Qualifications

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW or LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. 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 social worker (i.e. LSW) requirement. Job Skills: Mental Health.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

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.