Mental Health Administrator 6 (PN)
Mental Health Administrator 6 (PN)
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Job Description
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 ourTotal 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.
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for the the Mental Health Administrator 6 (Assistant Superintendent)
Who Are We
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here.
DODD Core Values:
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:
- Partnership
- Inclusion
- Respect
What Youll Do:
Under the direction of the Superintendent the Assistant Superintendent serves as a senior leader over all programmatic department at Developmental Center; providing strategic vision clinical oversight & executive-level direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered trauma-informed & developmentally appropriate supports across all programs; lead strategic planning & continuous improvement efforts for youth & adult services aligning operations with current regulatory requirements (ICF/IID CMS DODD) & evidence-based practices; facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure interdisciplinary coordination of clinical behavioral medical & habilitative services that meet the holistic needs of individuals served; act as a key communication conduit between programmatic staff & executive leadership to ensure clarity of expectations transparency of decisions & follow-through on initiatives & directives; acts in place of the Superintendent as needed to ensure continuity of leadership & operational stability.
Provide executive oversight of ancillary & clinical programs including occupational therapy physical therapy speech-language pathology psychology education social work & recreation therapy; monitor service integration into daily routines & ensure all services contribute to positive outcomes & regulatory compliance; maintain a regular & visible presence on residential units to assess program implementation model trauma-informed practices & reinforce a culture of dignity safety & positive behavior support; lead efforts in onboarding mentoring & ongoing development for programmatic staff emphasizing performance excellence accountability person-centered thinking & compliance with best practices & regulatory mandates.
Direct & support quality assurance & risk mitigation activities including the review & high-level analysis of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) & Unusual Incidents (UIs) to identify systemic trends & inform service improvements; participate in investigations & audits to ensure timely resolution & regulatory compliance; oversee the development implementation & review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) & Habilitation Plans in coordination with Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) & interdisciplinary teams ensuring person-centered goals trauma-informed supports & individualized skill-building interventions are consistently embedded & actively promoted throughout all programmatic operations; performs other duties as assigned.
Whats 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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.
Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completedeligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
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 employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.
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.
For all programmatic positions completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology or social work or comparable field (e.g. child & family services) special education psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. in assessing consumers/residents needs & abilities as part of interdisciplinary team & in development of habilitation/treatment plans or programs for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state regulations governing care custody treatment programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 6 mos. exp. determining budget & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
For all administrative staff positions completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. in program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e. programmatic positions or administrative staff) 6 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5 65225.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Budgeting Communications Planning and Development Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills: Conflict Management Strategic Thinking Verbal Communication Written Communication
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 final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02 Background Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law state law and any effective executive order. 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 request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at or by email at.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis drug screen for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
