Therapeutic Program Worker
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Therapeutic Program Worker at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare in Northfield, Ohio. This permanent, full-time, hourly classified position is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit and focuses on direct support and direct care for patients. The worker participates in treatment planning, maintains documentation and records, organizes and conducts patient group activities, transports patients to off-site appointments, and participates in appropriate interventions. The position has variable days and shifts, which are to be determined. Pay is $23.28–$26.54 per hour, with an additional $0.60 per hour shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts. The position includes a minimum of 17 weekends off per year under the union contract. Employees may receive a longevity supplement after five years of service. The selected candidate generally starts at Step 1, with an opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and annual increases thereafter. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health describes its workplace as collaborative, service-oriented, inclusive, and recovery-friendly. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment. Applicants must apply online and provide requested official transcripts for post-secondary education listed on the application.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary, or an equivalent qualification.
- A valid driver's license is required for positions that require operating a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, or occupational activities.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer.
- The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of treatment plans.
- Complete charting, documentation, records, and reporting.
- Organize and conduct patient group activities.
- Transport patients to off-site appointments.
- Participate in appropriate interventions.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.
- Additional $0.60 per hour shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts.
- Longevity supplement after five years of service.
- Minimum of 17 weekends off per year under the OCSEA union contract.
- Opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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