Therapeutic Program Worker (MENTAL HEALTH Therapeutic Aide) Hospital(Northfield, Ohio) FULL TIME - HIRING INCENTIVE $1000

Who We Are:

We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS!

We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

What We Do:

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

Position Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

1756 Sagamore Rd.

Northfield, Ohio 44067

Salary Information:

$1,000.00 New Hire Sign on Bonus, $500.00 paid at 120 days, $500.00 paid at 365 days. No contract or length of terms

* $20.60 per hour with the first increase in 120 days to $20.92 per hour

* Additional $.60 per hour shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts

* Longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Day, afternoon, and evening shifts available. weekend rotations

These positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

The Job Opportunity and Duties

What You Will Do:

* 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

What's In It for You:

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:

* Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)

* Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information

* Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse

* Guaranteed 11 paid holidays

* Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included

* Childbirth/Adoption Leave

* Up to $4000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

* Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS

* Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

You Also Need to Know:

* Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation

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

* Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

* To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

* When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

* We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

* You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

* We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

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

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.