Correctional Program Coordinator
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Organization:Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name and Information:mindy.mathewso.gov
Work Location:
2001 East Central Avenue
Toledo, Ohio, 43608
United States
Compensation:$29.95/hr.
Schedule:Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours:Monday
- Friday hours may vary
Classified Indicator:Classified
Union:1199
Primary Job Skill:Counseling and Rehabilitation
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's prison systems, and the central office located in the James
A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
- 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.
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
WhatYou'll Do
- Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
- Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?
- Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
- Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
- Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
- The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.
Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.
Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:
- At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
- Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.
- Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.
- Provide continuing care planning.
- Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.
- Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
- Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship…
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