Licensed Social Worker (Lsw) - Community Support Network Team

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you'll do at DBH:

We are hiring for Social Worker within the social work department of the Community Support Network, located on the campus of the Columbus Development Center headquartered within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare. Please note, if licensed as a LISW the position would be as an Social Worker 2 (SW2) if licensed as a LSW the position would be as an Social Worker 1 (SW1).

Important Note: This position requires daily travel into and around the Franklin County community to visit clients in their residence, assist them with appointments, facilitate therapy sessions (individual or group), etc. Must have valid driver's license.

• Plans, coordinates, provides assistance to the Treatment team clients in IDDT/ACT model of care, including, but not limited to: IDDT Stage-Wise treatment, group treatment, individual counseling, SAMI assessment & treatment planning. Trains & mentors team staff in IDDT technology and other intervention modalities.
• Performs psychosocial interventions with client in an individual, family or group forum.
• Monitors clients response to treatment as prescribed in the client's treatment plan.
• Assists clients in securing benefits & other community resources. Provides outreach services to CSN clients & counseling services in the community setting such as client homes;
• Conducts & facilitates individualized service planning with assigned clients.
• Maintains appropriate licensure for provision of services offered.
• Prepares timely documentation as required: documents all services, writes & maintains case records, provides data & information needed to complete service billing. Documentation must be completed within the required timeframes for regulatory compliance.
• Provide assistance/consultation to non-licensed clinical staff. Assist in developing training programs for non-licensed clinical staff.
• Acquire & maintain proficiency level through continuing education in SAMI/IDDT & ACT principals including Motivational Interviewing, stages of change & appropriate interventions for each stage;
• Keep current with CSN Directives Manuals; participates in continuing professional development; attends appropriate conferences, workshops & training sessions.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 for an Social Worker 1 (SW1) and pay range 11 for Social Worker 2 (SW2) on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening as needed. This position is located within the Community Support Network at 1810 Sullivant Ave Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Additional Salary Information:

• Additional 10% social worker pay supplement at time of hire (off step one of pay grade)!
• COBH service pay supplements added at 1 year, 2 years and 5 years of service!
• Yearly cost of living increases per the 1199 contract
• Periodic step increases, the first of which is awarded after 180 days of employment!
• Additional state longevity pay supplement after 5 years of state service!

Position Qualifications

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW or LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as social worker (i.e. LSW) requirement.

Important: Due to travel requirement to visit clients in and around Franklin County candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Technical Skills: Mental Health, Social Services

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Building Consensus, Listening, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.