Chief Operating Officer - Mental Health Administrator 6

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) Chief Operating Officer, you will plan, direct, and coordinate all operational, maintenance, and environmental services functions/programs. You will develop organizational goals and objectives for supervised departments to ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JC), Ohio DBH, and other accrediting agencies. You will act as a liaison with the Ohio DBH Capital Office regarding COBH capital projects, working with hospital staff, contractors, and central office on planning, implementation, and review of capital projects. You will formulate and implement fiscal plans and procedures to ensure maximum utilization of all resources, and develop, implement, and monitor a system of internal audit controls. You will assist with developing and monitoring hospital department budgets and provide monthly department/unit utilization reports. You will assist with formulating and projecting COBH’s budget for Central Office approval. You will prepare reports on budget usage and fiscal management of cost centers, develop spreadsheets, and assure compliance with State and Federal statutes/regulations. You will formulate and implement departmental policies and procedures. You will be a participating member of the Hospital Governing Body & Executive Committee, responsible for the review and approval of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for all operations, and responsible for the administration, monitoring, and evaluation of hospital operations (e.g., Plant Services, Housekeeping, etc.). You will administer all activities of operations (e.g., plan, develop, and enforce Safety Program and research changes in applicable laws and rules). You will develop essential criteria to meet the principal planning and operating functions of the hospital, including federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation/certification standards. You will participate in the planning and development of short and long-range capital plans, with responsibilities including rightsizing, staffing, bed cap projections, unit location, therapeutic environment, development of corporate configuration plans, equipment procurement, building closure, and ensuring patient needs are met through compliance with all State and Federal regulations regarding environmental/building. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio on the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street. It serves the main building as well as the Timothy B Moritz maximum security forensic unit, and the Community Support Network located at 1810 Sullivant Avenue. This position serves in an unclassified status and is on call 24/7 for emergencies. Some unusual hours may occasionally be needed. The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). 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. The 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.

Requirements

For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, or social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. in assessing consumers'/residents' needs & abilities as part of interdisciplinary team & in development of habilitation/treatment plans or programs for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state regulations governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 6 mos. exp. determining budget & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
For all “administrative staff” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. in program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.
Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5, 65225.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct & coordinate all operational, maintenance & environmental services functions/programs.
Develop organizational goals & objectives for departments supervised to ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JC), Ohio DBH and other accrediting agencies.
Acts as liaison with Ohio DBH Capital Office regarding COBH capital projects, works with hospital staff, contractors, and central office in regards to planning, implementation & reviewing of capital projects.
Formulates & implements fiscal plans & procedures to ensure maximum utilization of all resources, develop, implement & monitor system of internal audit controls.
Assists with developing & monitoring hospital department budgets & provides monthly department/unit utilization reports.
Assists with formulating & projecting COBH’s budget for Central Office approval.
Prepares reports on budget usage & fiscal management of cost centers, develop spreadsheets, assures compliance with State & Federal statutes/regulations.
Formulate & implement departmental policies & procedures
Participating member of Hospital Governing Body & Executive Committee: responsible for review & approval of policies, procedures, goals & objectives for all operations, responsible for administration, monitoring & evaluation of hospital operations (i.e., Plant Services, Housekeeping, etc.).
Administers all activities of operations (e.g., plans, develops, & enforces Safety Program & researches changes in applicable laws & rules.)
Develops essential criteria to meet principal planning & operating functions of the hospital: develops essential criteria to be included with federal, state, & local regulations & accreditation/certification standards to meet & carry out principal planning & operating functions of the hospital.
Participates in the planning & development of short & long range capital plans, responsibilities include rightsizing, staffing, bed cap projections, unit location, therapeutic environment, development of corporate configuration plans, equipment procurement, building closure, assures patient needs are met through compliance with all State & Federal regulations regarding environmental/building.

Benefits

Health insurance upon hire
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
For full-time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums.
Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)!
Free dental & vision and basic life insurance
$1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
Guaranteed 11 paid holidays!
Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
Childbirth/Adoption Leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: the state of Ohio contributes 14%!
OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )