Opioid Treatment Program Administrator (Mental Health Administrator 4)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Opioid Treatment Program Administrator (Mental Health Administrator 4) to manage its statewide Opioid Treatment Program network. Reporting under the direction of the Treatment Services Bureau Chief, the position advances evidence-based treatment, supports statewide partners, and contributes to behavioral health policy. It is based in the Office of Treatment Services at the James Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio. The administrator oversees the statewide OTP network, maintains provider relationships, coordinates regulatory oversight, and collaborates with government agencies and regulatory bodies. The role also develops and implements departmental initiatives, works with a broad range of public and community stakeholders, monitors service needs and outcomes using data, and represents the Department in policy and public settings. The position is unclassified, hourly, and exempt from bargaining units, and serves at the pleasure of the DBH Director. Travel may be required. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases and to consumers or residents who may display erratic or violent behavior. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $40.40 per hour. The position is permanent and full-time. The selected candidate generally begins at Step 1 of the applicable pay range, with an opportunity for an increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. The State of Ohio offers eligible employees medical coverage; dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period; paid vacation, personal and sick leave and 11 paid holidays; childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave; education and development opportunities; public retirement systems; and optional deferred compensation. Benefits eligibility depends on several factors, and the agency contact can provide position-specific details.

Requirements

Meet the stated minimum qualifications for programmatic positions: completion of an undergraduate core program in a specified related field, or the stated qualifying experience developing and implementing treatment or habilitation plans as part of an interdisciplinary team, or equivalent minimum qualifications.
Have 12 months of training or experience in specified state and federal regulations, standards, and court orders governing behavioral health, developmental disability, drug treatment, correctional psychiatric, or community mental health services.
Have 6 months of training in supervisory principles and techniques or 6 months of experience scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating personnel.
Have 6 months of training in budgeting or 6 months of experience determining budget needs and spending for an operational unit or program.
Have 6 months of training in employee training and development or 6 months of experience writing training materials or conducting training.
Have 3 months of training in manpower planning or 3 months of experience scheduling personnel for adequate coverage and making staff projections.
Alternatively, have 6 months of experience as a Mental Health Administrator 3, classification 65223, or equivalent experience meeting the minimum class qualifications.
Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; requested transcripts must be provided within five business days.
Undergo a criminal background check and pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use if selected.

Responsibilities

Manage the complex statewide Opioid Treatment Program network and maintain relationships with opioid treatment providers.
Provide regulatory oversight in partnership with the Licensure and Certification team.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement, including the DEA, and with the State Pharmacy Board, Medical Board, and other regulatory bodies.
Lead statewide efforts to expand evidence-based addiction treatment services and collaborate with SAMHSA on OTP matters.
Identify, develop, and implement plans for major DBH and Office of the Medical Director projects and initiatives, including those related to workforce, treatment access, criminal justice, integrated care, suicide prevention, and adolescent and adult treatment approaches.
Engage academic institutions, advocacy groups, county boards, state departments, and federal, state, and local officials in project development and execution.
Ensure implementation strategies align with future departmental rules and behavioral health system payment structures.
Interact with senior members of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to support departmental goals.
Collaborate with DBH staff, hospitals, boards, providers, and researchers to collect and apply needs-assessment, evaluation, and outcome-measure information.
Provide guidelines for information gathering, approval processes, and data utilization.
Use data to assess service effectiveness and availability across the mental health and alcohol/drug treatment continuum, identify service gaps, and develop statewide delivery strategies.
Review community plans, service needs, and local priorities; consult with hospitals and boards on capacity and service prioritization.
Assist boards and providers with coordination across health care and social service systems.
Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, and public events, explaining departmental plans, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Seek constituent input to inform improvements to departmental initiatives.
Attend trainings, seminars, conferences, and staff meetings; speak before constituent groups on behalf of the Department and Office of the Medical Director.
Review and recommend changes to legislation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
Create and maintain logs, records, and files.
Lead grants and special projects assigned by the Bureau Chief.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period
Vision insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period
Basic life insurance premiums at no cost after 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