Therapeutic Program Worker (Mental Health Therapeutic Aide) - Supplemental Workforce

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.

Position Location:

Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

3000 Erie St. S.

Massillon, Ohio 44646

Salary Information:

• $20.60 per hour

This position is an ETA Established Term Appointment. It is a temporary position for 10 months with possible extensions. It supplements the permanent work force and could be scheduled for day, afternoon, and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays. There is no guarantee of hours, but ETA TPWs, may work 25-80 hours per a 2 week pay period based on their availability and the needs of the hospital.

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

The Job Opportunity and Duties

What You Will Do:

• Charting, documentation, records, and reporting

• Organizing and conducting patient group activities

• Transport of patients to off-site appointments

• Participating in appropriate interventions

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:

• Health insurance upon hire Medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Plan cost for temporary positions are based on hours worked in the previous quarter.

• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse who are enrolled in a health insurance plan

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System State of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS

• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

• Service Credit Time worked as an ETA counts towards total state service if hired as a permanent employee

• ETA Paid Time Off employees receive paid time off on a quarterly basis

You Also Need to Know:

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation

• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior

• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment:

Helpful Tips

• Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.

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.