Correctional Program Coordinator (Community Linkage) PCI, CRC, SCI

Full Time
Orient, OH 43146
Posted
Job description
Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient
Work Locations : RecSvcs - Pickaway Corr 11781 State Route 762 Orient 43146
Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : M-F; day shift
Compensation : $25.73 per hour
Unposting Date : May 4, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function : Mental Health
Agency Contact Name : Amparo Francetic, HCM Sr. Analyst
Agency Contact Information : Amparo.Francetic@mha.ohio.gov

Correctional Program Coordinator (Community Linkage) PCI, CRC, SCI

(2300045N)
Job Duties

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 .

Correctional Program Coordinator

Job location:
Report in Locations:
Pickaway Correctional Institution - with coverage to include Corrections Reception Center, Southeastern Correctional Institution, and other locations as assigned.
11781 State Route 762,
Orient, Ohio 43146

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical professional?

Do you want to help men, women, and youth in prison secure linkage services aiding in their successful reentry to the community?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
The Correctional Program Coordinator may be a great fit for you!

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

The Bureau of Criminal Justice works with the offender to identify behavioral healthcare needs as they reintegrate back into the community, providing linkage to quality treatment and recovery supports.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

  • At assigned correctional institution(s), provide biopsychosocial assessments and referral services to the severe and persistent mentally ill and/or addiction clients soon to be released from a correctional facility

  • Complete Social Security/Disability Applications, Assessments, and Community Referral Packets with this designated population

  • Coordinating and collaborating with prison staff and community stakeholders

  • Schedule is Monday-Friday with day shift hours


Qualified applicants should also possess:
  • the ability to write reports well

  • strong organizational and computer skills

  • excellent customer service skills and communication abilities

  • be able to have brief interactions with clients coordinating their linkage services


Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

Qualifications


Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:

  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
  • Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
  • Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
  • Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
  • Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
  • Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
  • Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
  • Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of public relations, assigned responsibility for establishing & sustaining beneficial business relationships or establishing & projecting acceptable public image; *agency policies & procedures; counseling, interviewing; social sciences (social welfare).
Skill in word processing (Microsoft office, eCW*); equipment operation (copier, fax).
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; understand practical field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize safety warnings; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; gather, collect and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop good rapport with inmates and/or patients.
(*) Developed after employment.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to potentially dangerous inmates; may be required to work weekends, evening shift & travel.


All answers to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.


Background Check Information


The final candidate selected for the 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.

The state of Ohio and OhioMHAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an applicant who is selected for an interview and require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.

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