{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9cc746d9b4eac3490fe2f14b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cc746d9b4eac3490fe2f14b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cc746d9b4eac3490fe2f14b","title":"Correctional Program Coordinator","description":"All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.\n\nOrganization: Behavioral Health\n\nAgency Contact Name and Information: mindy.mathews@dbh.ohio.gov\n\nWork Location:\n2001 East Central Avenue\nToledo, Ohio, 43608\nUnited States\n\nCompensation: $29.95/hr.\n\nSchedule: Permanent - Full Time\n\nWork Hours: Monday- Friday hours may vary\n\nClassified Indicator: Classified\n\nUnion: 1199\n\nPrimary Job Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation\n\nWho We Are\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nDBH Values:\n\nService-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)\nCollaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)\nValue Driven\nInnovative (Yes Before No)\nStrong Sense of Urgency\n\nOur 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAre you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?\nDo you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?\nDo you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?\nDo you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?\nAre you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?\nThe Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!\n\nThe Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.\n\nRecovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.\n\nDuties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:\n\nAt assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.\nComplete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).\nEngage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.\nMonitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.\nProvide continuing care planning.\nSchedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.\nFacilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.\nMonitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Toledo Correctional Institution, 2001 E. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43068.\n\nUnless 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.\n\nSelected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.\n\nApplication Procedures\n\nTo 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.\n\nBackground Check Notice\n\nThe 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.\n\nRule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWhy Work for the State of Ohio:\n\nAt 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:\n\nMedical Coverage\nFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period\nPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year\nChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave\nEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)\nPublic Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)\n\n*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.\n\nQualifications: Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:\n\n- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)\n- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)\n- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)\n- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.\n- Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.\n- Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.\n- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.\n- Licensed Independent Marriage Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.\n\nADA Statement:\nOhio 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.\n\nDrug-Free Workplace:\n\nThe 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.","company":"Stateofohio","rawCompany":"stateofohio","city":"Toledo","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-22T11:51:42.542Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1011.00","title":"Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors","slug":"substance-abuse-and-behavioral-disorder-counselors"},{"code":"21-1092.00","title":"Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists","slug":"probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"922140","title":"Correctional Institutions","slug":"correctional-institutions"},{"code":"623220","title":"Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities","slug":"residential-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-facilities"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Correctional Program Coordinator","description":"All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.\n\nOrganization: Behavioral Health\n\nAgency Contact Name and Information: mindy.mathews@dbh.ohio.gov\n\nWork Location:\n2001 East Central Avenue\nToledo, Ohio, 43608\nUnited States\n\nCompensation: $29.95/hr.\n\nSchedule: Permanent - Full Time\n\nWork Hours: Monday- Friday hours may vary\n\nClassified Indicator: Classified\n\nUnion: 1199\n\nPrimary Job Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation\n\nWho We Are\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nDBH Values:\n\nService-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)\nCollaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)\nValue Driven\nInnovative (Yes Before No)\nStrong Sense of Urgency\n\nOur 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAre you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?\nDo you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?\nDo you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?\nDo you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?\nAre you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?\nThe Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!\n\nThe Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.\n\nRecovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.\n\nDuties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:\n\nAt assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.\nComplete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).\nEngage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.\nMonitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.\nProvide continuing care planning.\nSchedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.\nFacilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.\nMonitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Toledo Correctional Institution, 2001 E. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43068.\n\nUnless 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.\n\nSelected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.\n\nApplication Procedures\n\nTo 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.\n\nBackground Check Notice\n\nThe 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.\n\nRule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWhy Work for the State of Ohio:\n\nAt 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:\n\nMedical Coverage\nFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period\nPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year\nChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave\nEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)\nPublic Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)\n\n*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.\n\nQualifications: Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:\n\n- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)\n- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)\n- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)\n- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker Board.\n- Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.\n- Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.\n- Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.\n- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.\n- Licensed Independent Marriage Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker Marriage Family Therapist Board.\n\nADA Statement:\nOhio 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.\n\nDrug-Free Workplace:\n\nThe 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.","datePosted":"2026-10-22T11:51:42.542Z","dateModified":"2026-10-22T11:51:42.542Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stateofohio","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Toledo","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9cc746d9b4eac3490fe2f14b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cc746d9b4eac3490fe2f14b"}}