Mental Health Administrator 4 - 20089400

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Mental Health Administrator 4 provides senior-level leadership and oversight for State and Federal statewide grant programs and allocations within the Criminal Justice Bureau. This position administers, monitors, and evaluates complex funding portfolios, ensuring all funded programs comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, funding requirements, policies, and reporting standards. 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

• Completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation
• 24 mos. exp. 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 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. 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 (i.e., category of state & federal regulations, standards & court orders must be linked directly to type of facility & services being provided)
• 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Mental Health Technical Skills: Mental Health, Budgeting
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Decision Making, Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and oversees large-scale statewide grant programs and allocations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits required reports, including financial documentation, programmatic performance reports, and progress updates.
• Provides advanced technical assistance and guidance to program recipients, strengthening alignment with grant expectations and improving program effectiveness.
• Conducts comprehensive monitoring to ensure adherence to funding guidelines, quality standards, and performance benchmarks.
• Supports local communities in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
• Identifies local priorities and leverages in-kind state resources to advance process improvement strategies.
• Assists communities in monitoring outcomes, and delivering actionable feedback to strengthen service delivery.
• Provides leadership in developing program strategies, policy recommendations, and system improvement initiatives related to criminal justice and behavioral health integration.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree