Mental Health Administrator 6

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Chief of Ohio Pharmacy Services (OPS). This executive-level role oversees statewide inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations and the wholesale distribution warehouse, supporting Ohio’s behavioral health system, correctional institutions, youth services, and community partners. The position provides strategic direction, ensures regulatory compliance and operational excellence, and advances pharmaceutical services across state agencies.

The Chief leads pharmacy and administrative operations, directs statewide planning and development of OPS services, manages pharmaceutical contracts and supply-chain strategies, and maintains compliance with laws governing pharmacy practice, drug distribution, controlled substances, and recordkeeping. The role also oversees managers, financial operations, staffing, clinical collaboration, reporting, and representation of the Department. The position reports additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly position, exempt from bargaining units, with normal hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a flexible schedule. The posting lists compensation of $48.93 per hour and states that the selected candidate generally begins at Step 1, with an opportunity for an increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

Requirements

• Meet the stated minimum qualifications through one of the listed paths: the programmatic-position qualifications, the administrative-staff qualifications, six months of experience as a Mental Health Administrator 5 (65225), or an equivalent combination meeting the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
• For the programmatic-position path: completion of an undergraduate core program in mental health and developmental disabilities technology, social work or a comparable field, special education, psychology, or rehabilitation; or 24 months of experience assessing consumers’/residents’ needs and abilities as part of an interdisciplinary team and developing habilitation or treatment plans or programs for people who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled.
• For the programmatic-position path: 12 months of training or experience in federal and state regulations governing care, custody, treatment, programming, and environment of consumers/residents in state facilities and community programs.
• For the programmatic-position path: six months of training or experience determining budget and spending for an operational unit or program of an agency or firm.
• For the administrative-staff path: completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences, or 12 months of experience in program and policy development for an operational unit or program and monitoring implementation.
• For the administrative-staff path: 12 months of training or experience determining budgetary needs and spending for an operational unit or program of an agency or firm.
• In addition to either the programmatic or administrative-staff path: six months of training in manpower planning or experience scheduling personnel for adequate coverage and making staff projections.
• In addition to either the programmatic or administrative-staff path: three months of training in employee training and development, or experience writing training materials or conducting training.
• Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
• Complete the online application and fully support supplemental-question answers with work experience and education information in the application.
• The final selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pharmacy and administrative operations for Ohio Pharmacy Services, including inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, and the wholesale distribution warehouse.
• Direct statewide planning, development, and marketing of OPS services in alignment with Ohio Revised Code 5119.44 and Department priorities.
• Develop and manage the State of Ohio’s pharmaceutical contract portfolio.
• Implement purchasing and distribution strategies to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and uninterrupted medication access statewide.
• Ensure operations comply with federal and state laws governing pharmacy practice, drug distribution, controlled substances, and pharmaceutical recordkeeping.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and quality standards for inpatient, outpatient, and distribution operations.
• Supervise managers of Central Pharmacy Inpatient, Central Pharmacy Outpatient, the Pharmacy Service Center, and other OPS operations.
• Oversee budget development, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and financial performance.
• Review forecasting, cost analyses, financial statements, and cash-flow reports.
• Lead hiring, performance evaluations, leave approvals, and organizational-structure recommendations.
• Collaborate with state agency partners to provide clinical leadership for pharmaceutical services.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Prepare and review medical, administrative, and operational reports.
• Represent DBH at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Respond to inquiries from clinicians, public officials, and the general public.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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