Forensic Mental Health Navigator - Social Worker PN# 20040350

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Act as Liaison between the Court/Jail
• Establish and maintain relationships with other facilities, agencies, & support services
• Establish, implement, and direct social services programs
• Develop and design treatment intervention techniques, and procedures
• Evaluate patients progress, make recommendations, and conduct follow-ups
• Complete documentation requirements
• Maintain confidential records
• Attend and participate in meetings & trainings

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 or #11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position is located within our HEARTLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE campus at 3000 Erie Street S., Massillon, OH 44646 .

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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

Pay Range Scale for Social Worker 1 is #10. The hourly pay supplement is $2.67.

Pay Range Scale for Social Worker 2 (LISW) is #11. The hourly pay supplement is $2.91.

Retention and recruitment supplement offered after 12+ months of service.

Position Qualifications

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) 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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Technical Skills: Social Services, Behavioral Health

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Responsiveness, Priority Setting

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.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Megan Trump, [email protected]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Heartland Behavioral Health

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Compensation

$26.68 - $36.65 + hourly supplement

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Social Services

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

Forensic Mental Health Navigator

Social Worker 1 or 2

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.