Project Lead - Women%27s Treatment (Mental Health Administrator 3) - 20036169

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mental Health Administrator 3 to provide oversight and support for Women’s Treatment program grants. This position plays a key role in ensuring funded programs meet requirements, achieve positive outcomes, and maintain compliance with state and federal funding rules. The ideal candidate will have strong project and grant management skills, the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders, and experience supporting behavioral health initiatives. DBH strives to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. DBH employs over 2,800 dedicated employees across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office. DBH Values include: Service-Oriented, Collaborative, Value Driven, Innovative, and Strong Sense of Urgency. 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. This position is part of the Office of Treatment Services, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. in development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of inter-disciplinary team to assess individual’s needs & abilities
• 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers
• 6 mos. exp. in writing or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of operational unit or program of agency or firm
• 1 course in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels
• 3 mos. trg. in budgeting or 3 mos. exp. preparing or assisting in preparation of budget for operational unit or program of agency or firm
• Completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation
• 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 2, 65222
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight for the assigned Women’s Treatment project area grants.
• Prepare, review, and process grant applications to ensure completeness and alignment with program goals.
• Track grants through the approval process and ensure ongoing communication between DBH and awardees to meet all grant requirements.
• Monitor budgets, disbursements, and expenditures to ensure compliance with state and federal funding rules.
• Provide technical assistance through individual calls, group meetings, and site visits to support programs with questions related to grant requirements.
• Assist with information sharing across multiple stakeholders to improve coordination and understanding of Women’s Treatment initiatives.
• Review programmatic reports, performance data, outcome measures, and other required documentation from funded programs to ensure scope-of-work requirements are met.
• Communicate findings with the Women’s Treatment Coordinator and grants team; identify concerns and help develop improvement plans.
• Assist the Women’s Treatment Coordinator in providing feedback on initiatives, funding priorities, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend meetings with other State departments and community stakeholders to share and gather information relevant to Women’s Treatment programming.

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