Social work supervisor

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Work Locations : Northcoast Behavioral Health 1756 Sagamore Road Northfield 44067

Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Compensation : $32.51 - $46.25

Unposting Date : Mar 20, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Mental Health

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Management

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Decision Making, Leading Others, Confidentiality

Agency Contact Name : Bernadette Dudley

Agency Contact Information :

Social Work Supervisor 1

(240002QO)

Job Duties

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.

Position Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

1756 Sagamore Rd.

Northfield, Ohio 44067

Salary Information:

$32.51 - $46.25 per hour

Work Hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Flex as Needed)

What You'll Do:

Serves as Community Reintegration Coordinator (CRC) & supervises assigned staff; plans, directs & implements assigned programs & monitors the operation of the programs; coordinates long-term / extended stay patients; meet individually with patients to establish review of goals & progress; tracks treatment plan goals & alignment of the Regional Psychiatric Hospital (RPH) Standardized Movement Levels for forensic patients; works with the treatment team members, including physicians, registered nurses (RN), Therapeutic Program Workers (TPW) & other critical members; drives the patients’ regular movement & community skill enhancement towards recovery based goals; develops, monitors & amends a quality improvement program for assigned departments; establishes & periodically re-evaluates & revises goals & objectives; provides direct supervision to assigned staff (e.g., gives day to day direction; effectively recommends hiring, discharge, disciplinary actions & promotions of assigned staff); assists in the development of policies & procedures; ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) & other standards as identified by NBH; monitors & signs off on request for leaves; completes performance evaluations & competency assessments utilizing the State of Ohio Performance Tools; ensures areas of supervision are in compliance with departmental, state & federal laws & union agreements; serves a consultant to teams to develop appropriate placement options for long term patients.

Works closely & collaboratively with the Clinical Services Director; Director of Social Work and Legal Assurance Administration (LAA) Department in the coordination of movement levels for forensic patients; attends necessary court hearings to assist with patient movement levels & conditional release; monitors the completion of treatment plans, progress notes, & aftercare services plans; track & utilize spreadsheets, Electronic Health Record (EHR) / EPIC & other tools to assist with Utilization Management; utilize OhioMHAS approved office productivity software, approved Intranet & Internet resources & information systems in an appropriate work related manner as specified in the NBH Personal Computer Usage Guidelines for Employees; may be required to travel; provides clinical supervision toward independent licensure for social work staff as needed & provides training supervision to social work interns; solicits cooperation & interest of public & private health services agencies (i.e. Mental Health Boards, Behavioral Health Agencies, etc.), Labor & Management organizations, Employer/Employment groups & professional rehabilitation groups to expand & enhance services; participates on community boards & committees committed to enhancing employment opportunities & recovery-based services & county mental health recovery initiatives, state & county employment initiatives, state & county rehabilitation initiative).

Serves on committees that regulate policy formation, program development & community relations or conducts meetings: ensures family involvement in the treatment planning process, establishes a mechanism for family education & support; attends meetings, conferences, workshops & training programs in relation to social work & hospital-mandated training; maintains LISW & participates in other training to advance knowledge of evidenced based treatment for the severely mentally ill, dually diagnosed & supervision of staff; provides coverage for any Social Work absence including completion of assessments, progress notes, discharges; performs other social work duties as needed or assigned.

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.

Qualifications Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27; 12 mos. exp. providing clinical supervision. 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 independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.



Job Skills: Mental Health ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of departmental regulations*; governmental regulations, policies & procedures; supervisory principles/ techniques*; public administration*; management; safety practices; crisis interventions; budgeting*; employee training & development; types & effects of psychotropic medications; interviewing. Ability to interpret variety of instructions in written or oral form; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions; deal with many variables & determine specific action; understand practical field of social work; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; interpret threatening situations.


(*)Developed after employment.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

You must submit an online application via by the deadline date. OhioMHAS is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Andrew Seifert, OhioMHAS EEO Program Administrator at or . Prior to being awarded this position, the employee selected must submit to and pass a Criminal Background check pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-04. The final candidate selected for the 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. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The state will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. An applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Background Check Information

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The state will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. An applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Background Check Information

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.