Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Community Support Network Team

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Community Support Network Team
Central 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, 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 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.

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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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16.5pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWhat you’ll do at DBH%3C/u%3E:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:white;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0px 0px 9pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3EWe are hiring for %3Cstrong%3ESocial Worker%3C/strong%3E within the social work department of the %3Cstrong%3ECommunity Support Network%3C/strong%3E, located on the campus of the Columbus Development Center headquartered within %3Cstrong%3ECentral Ohio Behavioral Healthcare%3C/strong%3E. 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Documentation must be completed within the required timeframes for regulatory compliance.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3EProvide assistance/consultation to non-licensed clinical staff. %26nbsp;Assist in developing training programs for non-licensed clinical staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3EAcquire %26amp; maintain proficiency level through continuing education in SAMI/IDDT %26amp; ACT principals including Motivational Interviewing, stages of change %26amp; appropriate interventions for each stage;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3EKeep current with CSN Directives Manuals; participates in continuing professional development; attends appropriate conferences, workshops %26amp; training sessions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3EThis is an%26nbsp;%3Cu%3Ehourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union)%3C/u%3E, with a %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3Epay%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E range of%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E10%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;for an %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3ESocial Worker 1 (%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESW1%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E) and pay range %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E11%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E for %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3ESocial Worker 2 (%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESW2%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E) on the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOhio Health Care SEIU/1199%26nbsp;Pay Range Schedule%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(193,38,55);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3ENormal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening as needed. 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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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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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.

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Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
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.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [email protected] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: Theresa 614-641-4346
Unposting Date: Sep 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, 43223-1492
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $27.48 - $37.75
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Human Resources
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Social Services
Professional Skills: Building Consensus, Collaboration, Listening, Networking, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication