What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker 2 (Hospital) Plus Retention Supplement position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
Pay increase of 4.5% July 1, 2025 and a 3% increase July 1, 2026.
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
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
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation
$27.83 - $35.07 plus Retention Supplement
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Mental Health
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration
Agency Overview
Social Worker 2
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 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.
OhioMHAS Values
- Performs as a lead worker
- Review patient care, and provide discharge planning
- Coordinate assessment, evaluation, and social service needs
- Develop and implement treatment service plan
- Provide interventions with acute and complex patients
- Provide referrals and linkages with public and private benefit systems
- Maintain documentation requirements in accordance with federal, state, local agencies, and accrediting bodies
- Establish and maintain working relationships with outside agencies and support services.
- Attend and participate in training sessions, department procedures, and policy review meetings
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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
Pay increase of 4.5% July 1, 2025 and a 3% increase July 1, 2026.
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
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
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation
$27.83 - $35.07 plus Retention Supplement
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Mental Health
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration
Agency Overview
Social Worker 2
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 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.
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
Salary : $28 - $35
