What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker 2 (LISW) - Forensics Navigator position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
Under direction of the Regional Psychiatric Hospital (RPH) Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee; assists in monitoring the status of individuals who are presently waiting for an RPH bed after an order from a court has been received by an RPH. In collaboration with the jail mental health staff, assess for any changes in acuity that could place inmate higher on the RPH waitlist, which includes physically visiting jails in the RPH catchment area to meet & engage inmates waiting for an RPH bed; collect information from jail mental health staff, act as a liaison between jail mental heath staff and the RPH.
May participate in the process of establishing, implementing & directing social service programs & treatment system objectives; develops & designs treatment intervention techniques & procedures; evaluates & modifies treatment systems to be responsive to patient’s progress & ability to change behavior; assess inmate’s progress towards competency restoration; which may include administration of competency to stand trial screen tool; make recommendation to the Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee, of changes to triage &/or ability to access competency restoration at a different level of care &/or a re-evaluation of competency to stand trial; Notify team & jail mental health staff if it is believed inmate is an imminent risk to self or others.
Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains records (e.g., bio psychosocial assessments, admission/discharge & aftercare summaries, progress notes, referrals, & discharge/transitional documents; competency to stand trial). Document all findings & action according to RPH, OhioMHAS, and DAS policies.
Establishes & maintains working relationships with other facilities, agencies & support services (e.g., RPH Catchment areas, area jail mental health staff, local courts or community agencies) in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up; community-based contacts may occur for individuals the court has placed on bond.
Attends & participates in training sessions, department procedure & policy review meetings, and performs other duties as necessary.
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 - 40 hours/week). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
15%/ hour pay supplement
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.
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 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
MHA-SBH-HR@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$27.83 - $35.07 / hour hourly supplement
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Mental Health, Client Advocacy
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships
Agency Overview
Social Worker 2 (LISW) - Forensics 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
Under direction of the Regional Psychiatric Hospital (RPH) Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee; assists in monitoring the status of individuals who are presently waiting for an RPH bed after an order from a court has been received by an RPH. In collaboration with the jail mental health staff, assess for any changes in acuity that could place inmate higher on the RPH waitlist, which includes physically visiting jails in the RPH catchment area to meet & engage inmates waiting for an RPH bed; collect information from jail mental health staff, act as a liaison between jail mental heath staff and the RPH.
May participate in the process of establishing, implementing & directing social service programs & treatment system objectives; develops & designs treatment intervention techniques & procedures; evaluates & modifies treatment systems to be responsive to patient’s progress & ability to change behavior; assess inmate’s progress towards competency restoration; which may include administration of competency to stand trial screen tool; make recommendation to the Forensic Director/Director of Social Work (DSW) or designee, of changes to triage &/or ability to access competency restoration at a different level of care &/or a re-evaluation of competency to stand trial; Notify team & jail mental health staff if it is believed inmate is an imminent risk to self or others.
Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains records (e.g., bio psychosocial assessments, admission/discharge & aftercare summaries, progress notes, referrals, & discharge/transitional documents; competency to stand trial). Document all findings & action according to RPH, OhioMHAS, and DAS policies.
Establishes & maintains working relationships with other facilities, agencies & support services (e.g., RPH Catchment areas, area jail mental health staff, local courts or community agencies) in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up; community-based contacts may occur for individuals the court has placed on bond.
Attends & participates in training sessions, department procedure & policy review meetings, and performs other duties as necessary.
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 - 40 hours/week). This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 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.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
15%/ hour pay supplement
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.
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 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
MHA-SBH-HR@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
$27.83 - $35.07 / hour hourly supplement
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Mental Health, Client Advocacy
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships
Agency Overview
Social Worker 2 (LISW) - Forensics 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
Salary : $28 - $35
