Social Worker 2
- Full-Time
- Massillon, OH
- State Of Ohio Jobs
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Work Locations: Heartland Behavioral Health 3000 Erie Street South Massillon 44646 Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Compensation: $24.98-$31.49 Unposting Date: Ongoing Job Function: Mental Health
Agency Contact Name: Human Resources Agency Contact Information: Shelley.Jolly@mha.ohio.gov
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Performs as lead worker in collaboration with social worker 1 in the review and development of patient care; coordinates assessment, evaluation & social service needs as identified by patient (s) on the individualized service plan (ISP) or treatment plan of patients throughout the continuum of care cycle; provides interventions with acute, complex and varied discharge needs of patients; manages cases containing numerous problems and interventions & provides crisis situational counseling and interventions with various modalities including CBT. Referral and linkages with the public and private benefit systems. 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 patient’s progress & ability to change behavior; monitors performance of lower-level social workers in the implementation of prescribed treatment plans. Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains records (e.g., bio psychosocial assessments, admission/discharge & aftercare summaries, progress notes, referrals, & discharge/transitional documents). Plans & implements continuity of care from hospital 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.
QualificationsRequires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement. Knowledge of departmental regulations*; governmental regulations, policies, procedures; social work; counseling (group & individual); psychology; crisis intervention; interviewing, statistics, sociology; types & effects of psychotropic medications; employee training & development*. Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; interpret variety of instructions in written or oral format; deal with problems involving several variables within unfamiliar context; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; understand somewhat abstract fields of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; counsel on sensitive matters.
(*)Developed after employment.
The final candidate selected for the position will be require to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All applications must clearly indicate for the minimum qualifications & positions specific qualification, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this will not be given consideration.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported be the work experience &/or education provided on your application.
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Agency Contact Name: Human Resources Agency Contact Information: Shelley.Jolly@mha.ohio.gov
Social Worker 2
(210009QU) Job DutiesThe mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Performs as lead worker in collaboration with social worker 1 in the review and development of patient care; coordinates assessment, evaluation & social service needs as identified by patient (s) on the individualized service plan (ISP) or treatment plan of patients throughout the continuum of care cycle; provides interventions with acute, complex and varied discharge needs of patients; manages cases containing numerous problems and interventions & provides crisis situational counseling and interventions with various modalities including CBT. Referral and linkages with the public and private benefit systems. 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 patient’s progress & ability to change behavior; monitors performance of lower-level social workers in the implementation of prescribed treatment plans. Maintains necessary documentation to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies & accrediting bodies; completes & maintains records (e.g., bio psychosocial assessments, admission/discharge & aftercare summaries, progress notes, referrals, & discharge/transitional documents). Plans & implements continuity of care from hospital 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.
QualificationsRequires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement. Knowledge of departmental regulations*; governmental regulations, policies, procedures; social work; counseling (group & individual); psychology; crisis intervention; interviewing, statistics, sociology; types & effects of psychotropic medications; employee training & development*. Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; interpret variety of instructions in written or oral format; deal with problems involving several variables within unfamiliar context; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; understand somewhat abstract fields of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; counsel on sensitive matters.
(*)Developed after employment.
The final candidate selected for the position will be require to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All applications must clearly indicate for the minimum qualifications & positions specific qualification, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this will not be given consideration.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported be the work experience &/or education provided on your application.