Mental Health Administrator 4 (OhioRise) 20091396

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to help strengthen behavioral health services for children, youth, and families across the state. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-system environments, enjoys building partnerships, and is committed to improving access and outcomes for young people with complex needs. This role is related to OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) and supports statewide efforts to strengthen behavioral health services for children, youth, and families. The position oversees major cross-system initiatives and collaborates closely with partners across state agencies, local boards, providers, and community organizations. This valuable work is dedicated to ensuring young people with higher-level behavioral health needs receive coordinated, accessible, and high-quality support across the system.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in one of the following fields: 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 (i.e., category of state & federal regulations, standards & court orders must be linked directly to type of facility & services being provided).
• For administration staff positions: 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.
• In addition to one of the preceding categories (programmatic positions or administrative staff): 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.
• OR 6 months experience as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• 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.
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Travel may be required; may be exposed to communicable diseases & consumers/residents who may display erratic or violent behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide work related to OhioRISE and child/adolescent behavioral health initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction for developing, implementing, coordinating, and improving programs and system initiatives that expand access to behavioral health services for children, youth, and families.
• Represent the department in cross-agency planning and decision-making with Medicaid, managed care organizations, county boards, child-serving systems, providers, and other partners.
• Identify system gaps and develop strategies to improve care coordination, service access, quality, and outcomes for youth with complex behavioral health needs.
• Ensure alignment of all initiatives with state and federal priorities, department goals, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Lead development and implementation of policies, guidance, funding strategies, and technical assistance that strengthen the statewide continuum of care.
• Provide leadership for statewide youth behavioral health treatment and recovery initiatives.
• Support implementation of evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
• Strengthen provider capacity, promote community-responsive services, and advance efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes for children, youth, and families.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree