Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator 3) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
About The Position
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH), part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to provide strategic and operational oversight of all hospital clinical services. The role combines executive leadership with direct clinical supervision to support high standards of psychiatric care, staff development, and patient outcomes. COBH provides recovery-based inpatient mental health services to adults with severe mental illness and operates 208 acute and longer-term beds, including 52 maximum-security forensic beds, as well as a Community Support Network serving 250 outpatient clients. The Chief Clinical Officer serves as Chief of Psychiatry and advises the Chief Executive Officer on clinical matters. The position works with hospital leadership, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, community providers, and statewide psychiatric hospital partners to support consistent standards, care coordination, quality initiatives, and effective transitions to community care. The role promotes trauma-informed, person-centered, evidence-based care and a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and accountability. The position is permanent, full-time, and unclassified. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a flexible schedule. The work location is Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio. Approximate annual compensation is $300,000, based on education and experience, credentials, and scope of clinical leadership. The position offers State of Ohio benefits and is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Requirements
- Certificate to practice medicine issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee hospital-wide clinical goals, policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Advise the Chief Executive Officer on matters of clinical significance.
- Participate as a member of the Governing Board, Executive Committee, and Medical Staff.
- Represent the hospital and agency in clinical matters with internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Serve as Chief of Psychiatry and oversee physician assignments to provide adequate clinical coverage and continuity of patient care.
- Supervise and evaluate physician staff, clinical department heads, and medical support personnel.
- Review clinical hiring decisions and provide recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and support to interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, psychologists, and therapists.
- Plan and lead in-service training and continuing education programs for hospital clinical departments.
- Coordinate with community-based clinical officers on care transitions, case collaboration, and service integration.
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with local providers and community stakeholders.
- Foster clinical excellence, innovation, and accountability within the hospital system.
Benefits
- Full State of Ohio benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental insurance premiums covered after completion of eligibility period
- Vision insurance premiums covered after completion of eligibility period
- Basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
