Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 - 20% Supplement

State of Ohio • Circleville, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DYS is seeking a Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is committed to improving Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Requirements

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) by Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• OR Licensed Registered Nurse with practice specialty certificate in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing as issued by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• OR Licensed Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing plus completion of Masters degree in Psychology or other mental health related field.
• OR Licensed Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing plus completion of Masters degree in Nursing with a Mental Health of Psychiatric Nursing concentrate.
• The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required license(s) related to the scope of practice & services provided as described in the job duties.
• Only those applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted or in case of displacement due to a layoff.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills.
• Solid background in behavioral healthcare.
• Passion to habilitate youth.

Responsibilities

• Within scope of license, provides behavioral health services for assigned caseload of youth at Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (e.g., assessments; treatment planning; individual, group, and/or family interventions/session; crisis intervention).
• Provides liaison services (e.g., with family, regional office, juvenile parole officers, release authority, school, and other community support services).
• Completes discharges and aftercare planning.
• Provides facility orientation (e.g., treatment and behavioral health expectations; grievance system; how to access mental health, legal, and medical services).
• Provides orientation to parents/guardians of newly committed youth.
• Represents Behavioral Healthcare Services on Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDT).
• Coordinates presence/participation of all team members (e.g., parents/guardians, parole officers, appropriate facility staff).
• Gathers necessary documentation and reports.
• Participates in case staffing.
• Documents clinical summary of meeting.
• Establishes and maintains working relationship with other facilities, agencies, and support services.
• Contacts parent/guardian in emergencies, crises, transfers, etc.
• Meets with and answers questions for visitors regarding programming.
• Accesses, develops, maintains, and synthesizes written and/or electronic documentation in compliance with DYS policies to satisfy requirements of federal, state, and local agencies; progress notes; facility and community reports pertaining to youth’s case.
• Attends departmental and inter-departmental meeting as assigned.
• Attends court hearings as needed.
• Maintains professional growth through participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level