What you’ll do at DBH:

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. Must have valid driver's license.
• 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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

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. 

Due to travel requirement to go to clients in and around Franklin county you candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Job Skills: Mental Health