Social Worker 2 (CSN - Cuyahoga County Intensive Treatment Team)

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

Community Support Network (CSN)

4325 South Green Road,

Highland Hills, Ohio 44128

What You'll Do :

• Serves as a member of the Cuyahoga County Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) reporting to the Team Administrator for supervision & LISW clinical supervision;
• act as primary service provider for at least four community ITT clients; assess client functional level in activities of daily living (ADL) focusing on strengths & needs;
• assist client in accessing community resources (e.g.; entitlements, housing, etc.); teaches & develops client independent living skills to maximum potential;

provides therapeutic interventions as assigned (e.g.; medication monitoring, crisis management, coping with symptoms, substance abuse, etc.).

• Participates in the development & implementation of treatment plans for clients; coordinates admission & completes mental health assessments;
• provide intervention with acute, more complex clients; handle cases containing numerous factors & problems & provides crisis intervention;
• develop & monitor behavioral plans; evaluate client progress towards goals; recommends service revisions as progress & needs determine;

complete quarterly updates & team progress notes; provide services as directed by client's Individual Service Plan (ISP).

Participate in process of establishing, implementing & directing social service programs & treatment system objectives; develop & design treatment intervention techniques & procedures;

evaluate & modify treatment systems to be responsive to client's progress & ability to change behavior.

Facilitate family involvement in client's support system as requested; respond to inquiries from client family members regarding services offered & provided by community treatment team;

encourages family involvement in supporting client goals through family contact, face-to-face & by phone; assist client in re-establishing family contact as requested.

• Complete required documentation in accordance with standards; document client's service in progress notes; log client's contact date, time & services provided;
• completes chart documentation (e.g.; intake assessments, service plans, etc.); attend required trainings, mandates, seminars & in-services;

practices good public relations techniques (e.g., friendly voice, helpful, professional & good attitude) when greeting & interacting with visitors & the community at large in order to increase customer satisfaction & other related duties.

Assist in miscellaneous Treatment Team duties, as assigned, to enhance client services (e.g.; provide support visits, as assigned, to ITT clients on weekends & evenings);

attend clinical staff meetings; report client's progress & needs.

• Assess client's financial resources in relationship to responsibilities, as requested; develop & assist client in developing spending budget for use of client resources;
• prioritize client's expenditures to meet basic needs; assist clients with paying monthly bills; work with team community support workers to ensure that client maintains their Medicaid certification & entitlements;

utilize Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services approved office productivity software, approved intra- & internet resources & information systems in an appropriate work related manner as specified in the NBH Personal Computer Usage Guidelines for Employees.

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 leave

Employee 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.

Qualifications

Requires 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.