What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Program Worker -TPW ETA (Mental Health Therapeutic Aide - Supplemental Workforce) position at State of Ohio Jobs?
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Position Location:
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
1101 Summit Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
Salary Information:
- $20.60 per hour
This position is an ETA Established Term Appointment. It is a temporary position for 10 months with possible extensions. It supplements the permanent work force and could be scheduled for day, afternoon, and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays. There is no guarantee of hours, but ETA TPWs, may work 25-80 hours per a 2 week pay period based on their availability and the needs of the hospital.
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
- 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire
- Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
- Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out
- Childbirth/Adoption Leave
- Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 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 2 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
- Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse
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.
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.
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