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
Peer Support & Encouragement
Utilizes personal recovery experience, when appropriate, to promote hope, encouragement, and motivation throughout the recovery process.
Group Facilitation & Wellness Education
Leads and coordinates recovery-focused groups, teaching coping skills, relaxation techniques, and wellness strategies.
Client Mentorship & Advocacy
Mentors clients/residents through the recovery process by encouraging empowerment, goal-setting, and self-advocacy.
Education & Support Services
Educates clients/residents on available peer services, rights processes, advance directives, and supplemental support programs.
This is anย hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union),ย with a pay range ofย 27ย on theย OCSEAย Pay Range Schedule. Working hours are part-time, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare locationย atย 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin atย Step 1ย of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter
Position Qualifications:
Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.
Primary Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Verbal Communication
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicantsย mustย 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