Therapeutic Program Worker (Mental Health Therapeutic Aide) Hospital Northfield, Ohio Full Time-Hiring Incentive $1,000

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

• Participate in the development of treatment plans
• Charting, documentation, records, and reporting
• Organizing and conducting patient group activities
• Transport of patients to off-site appointments
• Participating in appropriate interventions
  
  

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Variable DAYS, Variable SHIFT(s). This position is located within our Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare at Northfield, Ohio.

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

$1,000.00 New Hire Sign on Bonus, $500.00 paid at 120 days, $500.00 paid at 365 days. No contract or length of terms

• $21.63 per hour with the first increase in 120 days to $21.97 per hour
• Salary Increase 4.5% July 2025 & 3% July 2026.
• Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
  
  

This position receives a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English

vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high

school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide

Registry.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational

activities, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. ***(OCSEA PR 8-12 & 28 and up)

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

$21.63

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable - TBD

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Coaching, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Mental Health Therapeutic Aide

Therapeutic Program Worker

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, 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.