Social Worker 1

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Coordinate assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide interventions with acute more complex clients
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Complete & maintains client records
• Complete & maintains discharge documents
• Coordinate referrals
• Plan & implement continuances of care from hospital to community by functioning as linkage for treatment team with case management system through ongoing regular collaboration

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 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.

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.

Job Skills: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Forensics, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Priority Setting, Teamwork, Time Management

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information Donita 419-381-1881

Unposting Date Oct 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation $27.48

Schedule Full-time

Work Hours 8 am - 4:30 pm

Classified Indicator Classified

Agency Overview Social Worker 1 Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare 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, Ohio.

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.