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Job description
Behavioral Healthcare Provider
Organization: Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information:
Unposting Date: Sep 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location: Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Compensation: $27.48 - $34.35 plus 20% supplement!
Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 40 hours per week Classified Indicator: Classified Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health Professional Skills: Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness
Agency Overview: JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! NOW OFFERING A 20% SUPPLEMENTAL BONUS! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website.
Job Description
DYS is seeking a Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (two positions available) to oversee facility behavioral healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 duties include but are not limited to: Within scope of practice, performs psychosocial interventions with youth, performs individual, family or group intervention (e.g., counseling, testing & education of the client), develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve client's problems in functioning, participates in process of establishing, implementing & evaluating treatment system's goals & objectives, interviews youth & youth's family to establish case goals & objectives, assesses clients & determines specific intervention techniques for youth & monitors youth's responses to treatment systems & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment, evaluates youth's progress resulting from prescribed treatment plans. Maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies, prepares data requiring social histories, admission/ aftercare summaries, court documents & completes forms required by law &/or department policy. Serves on treatment teams & program development teams, attends training meetings, intradepartmental meetings & court hearings & establishes & maintains working relationship with other facilities, agencies & support services in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up services.
Qualifications
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) by Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board. Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board. Or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board. Or Licensed Registered Nurse with practice specialty certificate in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing as issued by Ohio Board of Nursing. Or Licensed Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing plus completion of Masters degree in Psychology or other mental health related field. Or Licensed Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing plus completion of Masters degree in Nursing with a Mental Health of Psychiatric Nursing concentrate. Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required license(s) related to the scope of practice & services provided as described in the job duties. Only those applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted or in case of displacement due to a layoff. Job Skills: Behavioral Health Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health Professional Skills: Confidentiality, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Situational Awareness
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. 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. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 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.
Worksite address
massillon, OH, 44647, US
Who can apply
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