Social Worker 1**
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Ohio Department of Administrative Services
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
11 Mar, 26
Salary
10.0
Posted On
12 Dec, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Mental Health
Industry
Government Administration
Description
Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What you’ll do at DBH:
Develop and implement treatment plans
Coordinate assessments, evaluations, and discharge planning
Provide individual/or group interventions, and crisis intervention
Participate in process of establishing, implementing and directing social service programs
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
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 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067.
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 3%25 July 1, 2026.
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
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
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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Responsibilities
The Social Worker will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate assessments, and provide individual or group interventions. They will also maintain documentation and establish relationships with outside agencies.