Social Worker, Mental Health

Position Overview

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Posting Date: 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Job location:

Veteran Services - Sandusky.

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky.

Work Hours:

0800 - 1630.

Schedule:

Full-time.

Compensation: $26.68/hour.

Classified Indicator:
Classified. Union: 1199.

Primary Job Skill:
Mental Health. Technical

Skills:

Mental Health, Social Services. Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Listening, Time Management, Confidentiality.

• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

• Responsible for Nursing Home Case Management
• Conducts psychosocial assessments, prepares & updates social histories on residents & completes all paperwork required relative to services provided
• Assists supervisor in evaluating current programs & treatment plans
• Visits nursing units to talk to residents regarding their complaints
• Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve resident’s problems in functioning
• Monitors resident’s response to treatment plans & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment
• Assists Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in planning & providing special programs for residents
• Prepares, reviews, & updates social histories & assessments for required documentation for nursing home licensure, Veterans Administration regulations & Ohio Dept. of Health requirements
• Attends workshops, conferences & training sessions to remain current on social service cases, problems & techniques
• All other duties as assigned

• Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as social worker (i.e., LSW) requirement.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Mental Health, Social Services, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Decision Making, Listening, Time Management.

• Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grow as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Overtime opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-ohio
• Starting Hourly Pay – $26.68

• To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each 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 online application.
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• Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at  Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin,…