Job Description
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Work Locations
: Appalachian Behavioral Health 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge 43725-9298
Organization
: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Classified Indicator
: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
: Bargaining Unit
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Hours
: 40
Compensation
: $20.60
Unposting Date
: Oct 20, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function
: Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name
: Human Resources
Agency Contact Information
: dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov
MENTAL HEALTH Therapeutic Aide FULL TIME – HIRING INCENTIVE $1000 (230009NC)
Job Duties
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.
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
Annual increases each year with an additional 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 intervention
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.
Qualifications
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.
Knowledge of J.C.A.H. (i.e., Joint Council for Accreditation of Hospitals) standards for resident care or ICF/IID (i.e., Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) standards for resident care & Resident Review & Licensing Regulations*. Skill in operation of motor vehicle; direct care procedures (e.g., taking of vital signs, rendering of tub baths, appropriate lifting & positioning procedures, first aid). Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers; develop good rapport with residents &/or patients; demonstrate physical strength to lift 50-100 lbs.; read short sentences with concrete vocabulary.
(*)Developed after employment.
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes unlimited success.
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.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.
Background Check Information
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. Not applicable to current state employees.
Background Check Information
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.
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