Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1-Lsw/Lpc 20024701

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

Works under clinical supervision and requires considerable knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and program techniques & is a member of a sex offender team.

• As a member of a sex offender team, is responsible for sex offender interventions for a caseload of assigned offenders

• Completes screenings and assessments

• Conducts group & sex offender interventions as prescribed on the individual in-program assessment using evidence based correctional program intervention strategies within their scope of practice and as directed by supervision

• Writes reports and maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal, state and local agencies

• Enters documentation in electronic health record of all inmate encounters and contacts

• Completes miscellaneous forms and reports as needed per policy and protocol

• Completes transfer and discharge summaries

• Consults with other institution staff regarding the sex offender caseload, inmate's institutional adjustment and service needs

• Attends meetings of sex offender program supervision

• Attends in-service training and workshops for professional development

Pay ranges from approximately $52,000 to $70,300 Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location.

DRC is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

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 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.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

• Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Programming, Professional, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence.