Mental Health Administrator 4 (Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Lead) 20091392

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Lead to support and oversee statewide initiatives that enhance access to high‑quality psychiatric residential treatment and intensive behavioral health services for children and youth. This role helps strengthen the continuum of care, improves system coordination, and drives positive outcomes for families across Ohio. The position directly supports statewide efforts to ensure children and youth receive safe, effective, family‑centered residential treatment and behavioral health services. Your work will help shape systems, strengthen provider capacity, and advance department priorities that improve outcomes for families.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation OR 24 months experience in development & implementation of treatment/ habilitation plans for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of interdisciplinary team to assess consumers'/residents' needs & abilities.
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in state & federal regulations, standards & court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers, or regulating drug treatment center operations or federally funded drug abuse services, or governing delivery of psychiatric services in adult correctional institution, or affecting community mental health programs.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences OR 12 months experience developing goals, objectives, policies & procedures of operational unit or program of agency or firm & monitoring implementation of same.
• 6 months training in supervisory principles/techniques OR 6 months experience scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel.
• 6 months training in budgeting OR 6 months experience determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
• 6 months training in employee training & development OR 6 months experience writing training materials or conducting training.
• 3 months training in manpower planning OR 3 months experience scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.
• 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.
• Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Administer statewide Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) programs and intensive behavioral health initiatives for children and youth.
• Implement department priorities to improve access to residential treatment, strengthen the care continuum, and enhance outcomes for children, youth, and families.
• Develop statewide program guidance, policies, procedures, and recommendations aligned with evidence informed and family driven practices.
• Ensure program activities comply with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and Medicaid requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor PRTF related projects, contracts, grants, and program activities.
• Evaluate program performance, identify trends and gaps, and recommend improvements to quality, access, and care transitions.
• Prepare concise reports and outcome evaluations to support system effectiveness.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to PRTFs, county behavioral health boards, managed care organizations, hospitals, providers, and other child serving partners on policies, program requirements, and best practices.
• Participate in statewide committees and workgroups; collaborate with agencies including Medicaid, Children and Youth, and Developmental Disabilities to improve cross system coordination.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level