Mental Health Social Workers, Various locations throughout, OH

Mental Health Social Workers

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:

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 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. Our social workers work with treatment teams of professionals working together to ensure caring and humane treatment for Ohioans with mental health disorders. We are continuously recruiting career-oriented individuals with the skills, commitment, and desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Salary Information:

Social Worker 1 (LSW)

• $23.60 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $24.57

Social Worker 2 (LISW)

• $25.73 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $26.91

All Social Workers:

• Additional hourly retention supplements may be available for education and certifications
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Social Workers can receive up to a 3% increase every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.

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

What’s In It for You:

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits. The State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance during eligibility period
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• 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

Now recruiting at all 6 locations:

Summit Behavioral Healthcare
1101 Summit Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
930 Detroit Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43607

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
1756 Sagamore Rd.
Northfield, Ohio 44067

Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
3000 Erie St. S.
Massillon, Ohio 44646

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
100 Hospital Drive
Athens, Ohio 45701

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
2200 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43223

Apply today at careers.ohio.gov. Use the keyword "mental health" in the search field to see this and our other postings.