Social Worker 1 (Plus Retention Supplement)
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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 patientscommitted through the criminal justice system.Position Location:Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare1756 Sagamore Rd.Northfield, Ohio 44067What You'll Do:Develops & implements treatment plans for clients; coordinates admission; assessment, evaluation & treatment plans of client's care cycle; provides individual and/or group interventions with acute and/or longer term clients; manages cases containing numerous factors & problems & provides crisis intervention. Coordinates discharge planning for assigned patients with community provider(s) and completes discharge documentation as required.Participates in process of establishing, implementing & directing social service programs & treatment system objectives; develops & designs treatment intervention techniques & procedures; evaluates & modifies treatment systems to be responsive to client's progress & ability to change behavior;Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains client records (e.g., social work assessments, SAMI assessments, admission/aftercare summaries, progress notes, capacity assessments, referral records, & discharge documents).Establishes & maintains working relationships with other facilities, agencies & support services (e.g., Social Security Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Administration, public welfare) in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up.Plans & implements continuance of care from hospital to community by functioning as linkage for treatment team with case management system through ongoing regular collaboration (e.g, meetings, telephone conversations, correspondence).Attends & participates in training sessions, department procedure & policy review meetings. Provide direction to Social Work students/interns.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:May be eligible to receive Recruitment / Retention bonus.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 leaveEmployee 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.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.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.