Social Worker 1 - Forensic Navigator

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

• Assists in monitoring status of individuals presently waiting of a regional psychiatric hospital (RPH) bed after an order from the court.
• Collaboration with jail mental health staff, assess for changes in acuity that could move client higher on priority waitlist.
• Travel to jails as needed to meet with those awaiting RPH beds, collect information from jail mental health staff and liaison between jail staff and RPH staff.
• Participate in process of establishing, implementing & evaluating treatment system's goals and objectives.
• Performs individual, family or group intervention (e.g., counseling, testing & education of the client).
• Assess clients progress towards competency restoration and competency to stand trial.
• Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve clients problems in functioning.
• Interviews clients & client's family to establish case goals & objectives.
• Assesses clients & determines specific intervention techniques for clients & monitors client's responses to treatment systems & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment.
• Complete and maintain necessary documentation/records to satisfy federal, state, and local agencies and accrediting bodies. Document all findings and actions according to RPH, OhioMHAS, and DAS policies.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other facilities, agencies, and support services in order to coordinate referrals and follow up.
  
  

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 to 5pm. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Supplemental Information

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website Careers | Ohio.gov 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.

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
  
  

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) 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

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Appalachia Behav - Athens

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$25.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Mental Health

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Building Trust, Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Social Worker 1 - Forensic Navigator

Who We Are

At the 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.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS 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.