Inpatient Forensic Services Administrator - Psychologist (Mental Health Admin 5) - PN:
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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.
Inpatient Forensic Services Administrator - Psychologist
Mental Health Administrator 5
Who we are:
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.
OhioMHAS Values:
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.
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.
Position Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology (e.g. psychology
rehabilitation social work); 12 mos. area to be assigned.
OR
The completion of graduate core program in public administration or business administration.
OR
12 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administration 4 65224 in Department of Mental Health.
Note: prior training &/or experience must be directly related to area to be assigned.
OR
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
A psychologist with a doctoral level education with at least 3 years of experience as a forensic examiner; knowledge and experience in the forensic mental health system at a state psychiatric hospital or within the community forensic system.
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Health Administration Program Management
Professional Skills: Collaboration Critical Thinking Growth Mindset Priority Setting
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
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.
What youll do at OhioMHAS:
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is hiring a Inpatient Forensic Services Administrator - Psychologist to lead key forensic initiatives across the states Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs). Under the direction of the Forensic Services Chief this position will manage and improve the delivery of forensic psychological services statewide oversee training programs guide policy development and act as a central point of support for hospital-based forensic staff.
More on what youll do:
Lead Forensic Programs at State Hospitals
Oversee forensic evaluation and treatment processes at Ohios RPHs ensuring consistency quality and compliance across all sites.
Develop the Next Generation of Psychologists
Design and implement the Grow Our Own Psychology initiative building strong pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship programs within the regional hospitals.
Provide Direct Support to Forensic Practitioners
Serve as a daily resource to RPH Legal Assurance Administrators (LAAs) Forensic Navigators and RPH Psychology Directors offering clinical and technical guidance as needed.
Shape Forensic Policy and Practice
Review revise and recommend policies and procedures that impact forensic psychological services and collaborate with hospital psychology directors and leadership teams.
Gather and Analyze Program Data
Collect forensic outcome data conduct statistical analysis and prepare reports to evaluate and improve services across the system.
Represent Forensic Services Leadership
Act on behalf of the Forensic Services Chief in meetings and workgroups including Psychology Directors meetings Hospital Services/Forensic Workgroups and HSBTC.
Lead Trainings and Conferences
Organize monthly and quarterly meetings and co-chair the Annual Forensic Conference to ensure statewide professional development and collaboration.
Collaborate Across Systems
Coordinate with hospital and community-based teams to address both forensic and non-forensic needs based on clinical assessments and program goals.
Travel and Engage Across the State
Attend meetings provide on-site support and represent the Bureau of Forensic Services throughout Ohio.
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units with a pay range of15on theE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9) Ohio Revised Code.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
