TPW Work Area Posting 1st Shift Unit 1B

Mental Health Therapeutic Program Worker
This Position is Open to Full-Time COBH TPWs Only

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.

 

What you’ll do at COBH:

• Participate in the development of treatment plans
• Charting, documentation, records, and reporting
• Organizing and conducting patient group activities
• Transport of patients to off-site appointments
• Participating in appropriate interventions

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

• Afternoon, and evening shifts available, weekend rotations. These positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

• Must be able to complete a 4-week training/orientation. 

• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

• This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

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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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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: Mary 614-641-4482
Unposting Date: Sep 8, 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: 23.82
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Building Trust, Cultural Awareness, Verbal Communication