Who We Are:

We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS!

We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

What We Do:

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

Position Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

1756 Sagamore Road

Northfield, Ohio 44067

Salary Information:

$23.49 - $30.55

Work Hours:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm M-F (Unusual or Rotating Shift; Flex as needed to meet operational needs)

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

What You'll Do:

Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of active treatment services for assigned unit & program area: conducts discipline specific therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques & mediums (e.g., for applicable specialty); conducts individual & group therapy sessions (i.e., referral &/or assigned) for evaluation & skills/performance development in areas (e.g., psychosocial, physical, cognitive, behavioral, leisure); provides services on/off unit for civil/forensic patients; co-facilitates services with unit or other staff; directs patient participation; develops & maintains schedule of patient services; evaluates patient progress toward treatment objectives; adheres to safety standards to maintain therapeutic environment; meets requirements of Competency Improvement Plan; knowledge of NBH procedures for responding to workplace incidents & working knowledge of NBH safety & prevention programs, including infection control; knowledge of NBH safety procedures that minimize risk to patients & staff in a hospital or community environment; possess the ability to identify risks to safety & health & respond & report per NBH policies.

Functions as a Treatment Team facilitator & member to assure that the respective treatment team meets to review patients course of treatment, Treatment Plan goals & objectives, & treatment plan updates, accordingly; assembles the team members & facilitates the treatment planning meetings; assures that the Treatment Plans are consistently completed according to the hospital's, The Joint Commission's (TJC) & the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) standards &/or guidelines either electronically or by hand in producing a legible & measurable treatment plan; works with the staff in assuring patients' participation with the treatment planning process; as an active clinical participant to the team(s), provides the team members with pertinent findings & recommendations; works collaboratively with the team social worker in assuring that the community case manager & other relevant persons are appraised & involved with the treatment planning dates/times & activities; effectively communicates with all team members & product line staff.

Completes clinical documentation to ensure compliance with accrediting/certifying agencies, (e.g., TJC, CMS); completes peer review documentation according to QA/PI Plan; accurately completes assessments (e.g., initial & annual) as directed; enters assessment information into computer program & treatment plan; complete clinical documentation (e.g., progress notes) in PIRP note format; enters patient statistics; prepares written protocols & descriptions of therapy programs; completes & submits other documentation as required by supervisor.

Provides clinical lead/work supervision of discipline or specialty area for assigned student practicums & internships: monitors & evaluates programs & services in which students, interns, &/or volunteers are involved; organizes & facilitates in-service training & educational programs related to treatment & discipline (e.g., methods, techniques & theories of discipline specific therapy); ensures appropriate documentation of training services; assures compliance of training activities with various certifying/accrediting agencies (e.g., TJC, CMS, various professional organizations); attends meetings, conferences &/or seminars as required to maintain working knowledge & skill base in specialty area (i.e., Discipline Specific Therapy); participates in departmental meetings, assigned committee meetings, task forces &/or professional meetings representing specific discipline; attends & participates in scheduled supervisory meetings; obtains required number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain/renew credentials & clinical privileging; maintains compliance with mandatory hospital training; completes requirements of Professional Development Plan; maintains & submits required documents; performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

What's 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 Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

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

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation; 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers.

-Or 24 mos. exp. in development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill ordevelopmentally disabled & working as part of inter-disciplinary team to assess individual's needs & abilities; 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.