Therapeutic Program Worker CSN In Home Services 1St Shift

About Us:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provides in-house services to clients in the community who have been referred by Franklin County Community Treatment Teams;

• Working with the case manager, implements intervention plans addressing the problems which necessitated the referral;

• Assesses clients progress toward meeting treatment goals & documents same;

• Observes & monitors behavior & symptoms;

• Provides mental health services (e.g. relapse prevention education) & supportive services (e.g., community adjustment activities) for clients residing in various community settings;

• Assists/trains/participates in direct care & supervision to clients to help them identify, understand and acquire & maintain those skills (e.g., independent living skills instruction) necessary for successful community transition from the hospital to the community & maintaining successful adjustment to community living;

• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate supervisor; communicates with fellow Home Based Support Service (HBSS) staff members in written & oral forms regarding client's progress, needs, status & activities;

• Engages clients in conversation; provides for a safe environment; accompanies clients as needed to activities, appointments & community-based services; implements appropriate therapeutic precautions;

• Performs charting & required documentation. Attends & participates in meetings & mandated trainings; meets with agencies/individuals as required;

• Performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; shops for/with patients for clothing &/or personal belongings; provides clerical support).

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.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services