Mental Health & Addiction Services – Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Looking for at Guernsey, OH Full Time

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 & Schedule Information for Established Term Appointment (ETA):

• An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.
• $20.60 per hour – step increase after working 2080hrs.
• ETAs are eligible for healthcare benefits. 
• ETAs receive paid leave time.
• Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location.
• Days & Hours vary based on operational need. Shifts times are: 6:30a-3:00p, 2:30p-11:00p, 10:30p-7:00a, including weekends and holidays.
  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 available for full time and part – time employees include:

  • 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

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

  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. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

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 **************@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

Drug Free Workplace Policy effective 1/8/2024

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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.