Therapeutic Program Worker Work Area Posting 3rd Shift Unit 1A

Therapeutic Program Worker Work Area Posting 3rd Shift Unit 1A (2500082Q)

Therapeutic Program Worker Work Area Posting 3rd Shift Unit 1A

(2500082Q)

Organization: Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: Mary ...

Unposting Date: Oct 29, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health 2200 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1492

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: 22.60

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 10:30 pm - 7:00 am

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

Agency Overview

Mental Health Therapeutic Program Worker

This Position is Open to FT 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 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.

Job Duties

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

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English

vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high

school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide

Registry.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational

activities, a valid driver's license is required.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

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

Additional Qualifications:

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health

Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal 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.