Part-Time Mental Health Administrator 4 (PN 20080971)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Join Our Team! Accepting applications for a Part-Time Mental Health Administrator 4 Who Are We? The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. 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. The Division of Residential Resources is responsible for the oversight of Ohio's eight Developmental Centers and the Community Capital Assistance program to help individuals with developmental disabilities have access to affordable and accessible housing in the community. What will you do? As the Mental Health Administrator 4 at DODD, you will: Coordinate and manage all Developmental Center (DC) admission requests, including tracking application status, maintaining records, and ensuring complete and accurate documentation. Lead and participate in interdisciplinary admissions review teams to evaluate applications and make admission recommendations. Collaborate with county boards, prospective residents, families, and providers throughout the assessment, admission, and discharge planning processes. Create, maintain, and update case records within the electronic health system; monitor admissions documentation and related data. Track and analyze admissions, length of stay, and discharge readiness data; ensure comprehensive discharge plans are in place prior to discharge. Represent the department at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to explain DC services and the admissions process. Monitor statewide Developmental Center programs for compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, licensure, and ICF/DD standards. Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to DC staff on regulatory requirements, program modifications, and departmental initiatives. Conduct assessments, special studies, and data analysis; prepare reports and correspondence to document findings and support program implementation. Complete Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP) assessments at assigned facilities and provide guidance to staff on assessment processes. Maintain compliance files, reference materials, and web-based content related to DC services; perform other duties as assigned. What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Terry Penn, at 614-962-0783 or by email at [email protected]

Requirements

For all “programmatic” positions, 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 or 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).
For all “administration staff” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. developing goals, objectives, policies & procedures of operational unit or program of agency or firm & monitoring implementation of same.
In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques or 6 mos. exp. scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting or 6 mos. exp. determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm; 6 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 6 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training; 3 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay.
Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all Developmental Center (DC) admission requests, including tracking application status, maintaining records, and ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary admissions review teams to evaluate applications and make admission recommendations.
Collaborate with county boards, prospective residents, families, and providers throughout the assessment, admission, and discharge planning processes.
Create, maintain, and update case records within the electronic health system; monitor admissions documentation and related data.
Track and analyze admissions, length of stay, and discharge readiness data; ensure comprehensive discharge plans are in place prior to discharge.
Represent the department at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to explain DC services and the admissions process.
Monitor statewide Developmental Center programs for compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, licensure, and ICF/DD standards.
Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to DC staff on regulatory requirements, program modifications, and departmental initiatives.
Conduct assessments, special studies, and data analysis; prepare reports and correspondence to document findings and support program implementation.
Complete Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP) assessments at assigned facilities and provide guidance to staff on assessment processes.
Maintain compliance files, reference materials, and web-based content related to DC services; perform other duties as assigned.

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 )
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.