Therapeutic Program Worker - Madison Place CSN (Lake County) - 1st Shift
State of Ohio
- Agency: State of Ohio
- Location: OH
- Salary: $23.28 - $26.54
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-08-16
Job Description
Therapeutic Program Worker - Madison Place CSN (Lake County) - 1st Shift
(
260005FA
)
Organization
:
Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
:
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
:
Ongoing
Primary Location
:
United States of America-OHIO-Lake County
Compensation
:
$23.28 - $26.54
Schedule
:
Full-time
Work Hours
:
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Classified Indicator
:
Classified
Union
:
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
:
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
:
Behavioral Health
Professional Skills
:
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Coaching, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Therapeutic Program Worker
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Aide - Float
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare / Community Support Network (CSN)
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.
DBH Values:
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.
Job Description
What you'll do at DBH
:
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
This is an
hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union)
, with a pay range of
7
on the
OCSEA Pay Range Schedule
.
Normal working hours are
1st Shift 11:00am- 7:30pm.
This position is located at the
M
adison Place Community Support Network (CSN)
, Located in
Lake County, 1677 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH, Ohio 44057
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at
Step 1
of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information:
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
This position receives a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)
& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
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 Ohio Administrative Code 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.
OR
Theequivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills:
Behavioral Health
Professional Skills:
Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Coaching
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants
must
submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Supplemental Information
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
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.
Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Requirements
minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing
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