Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Aide - Supplemental As Needed - CSN FULL TIME (Lake County)
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Job Description
Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.
This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans.
All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
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 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11pm, and 3rd Shift 11:00pm - 7:00am. These positions are located within our CSN program in Cuyahoga County.
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 working 2060 hours.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
Pay Increase of 3%25 July 2026.
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).
Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide
Registry.
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.
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
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.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves participating in the development of treatment plans, handling charting, documentation, records, and reporting for patients. Responsibilities also include organizing and conducting patient group activities and transporting patients to off-site appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must have formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary. Specific requirements for Developmental Disabilities or Veteran Services roles may include a high school diploma/GED or STNA certification, and a valid driver's license is required if consumer transport is necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Aide - Supplemental As Needed - CSN FULL TIME (Lake County) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Psychiatry healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Psychiatry Career Context
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
