Correctional Program Coordinator

Who We Are At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. What You'll Do Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)? Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives? Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change? Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems? The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you! The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming. Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include: At assigned correctional institution , provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload. Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record). Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery. Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs. Provide continuing care planning. Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week. Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants. Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings. Additional Information This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Toledo Correctional Institution, 2001 E. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43068. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length . Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required 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. Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment /or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.